The Comparative Analysis :
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120 Automatic (14 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Easy-R (16 - ..)
€ 19,900

€ 11,800

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,800
ⓘ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 TCe 90.
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero TCe 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 TCe 90
2566 lb
Curb Weight
2405 lb
3499 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3366 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
6.27 %

General
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero 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 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 TCe 90
Performance
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.02 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
21.75 lb/hp
27.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
36 mpg
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
575 mi
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
471 mi
575 mi
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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).
102.4 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
DS Automobiles DS 3 VTi 120
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
8.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft