The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF (18 - ..)
€ 11,000

€ 19,300

€ 11,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.1
67.9
78.3
68.7 in
Width
67.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
60.4 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
158.3
101.6
160
158.3 in
Length
160 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.86 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
SD
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
99 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
98 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
▶ REPLAY
38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
47 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
690 mi
Range
559 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
559 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft