The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (10 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 12,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
57.4
67.5
78.9
62.6
69
78.6
67.5 in
Width
69 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.4 in
Height
62.6 in
96.5
155.4
101.9
158.4
155.4 in
Length
158.4 in
96.5 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2621 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.1 %
General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
S
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
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
87 hp
at 3750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 hp
87 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
118 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
621 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
621 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Environmental Impact
125 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).
102.8 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
102.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
