The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 (14 - 14) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90 (16 - ..)
€ 18,700

€ 10,200

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,200
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 6.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
57.4
67.5
78.9
63.7
69.2
78.1
67.5 in
Width
69.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
63.7 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
160.6
155.4 in
Length
160.6 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2458 lb
3426 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3391 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
3.04 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
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 Stepway TCe 90
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0.9 L / 44 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5000 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
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21.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.62 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.48 lb/hp
27.62 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
41 mpg
43 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
565 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
545 mi
565 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 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).
104.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway TCe 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft