The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 18,700
€ 10,000
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6
57.4
67.5
78.9
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.5 in
Width
68.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
60.4 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
158.3
155.4 in
Length
158.3 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
3.39 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
444 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
