The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18)
€ 11,600

€ 19,300

€ 11,600
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.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
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
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
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
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
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
99 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
104 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 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
▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
52 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
675 mi
Range
621 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
85.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
85.3 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
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