The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 12,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
57.4
67.5
78.9
60
68.2
78.1
67.5 in
Width
68.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
60 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
159.7
155.4 in
Length
159.7 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3516 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.73 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
28.73 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
67 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
31 mpg
city
64 mpg
52 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
888 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
888 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
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).
71.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
