The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 (11 - 15)
€ 11,600

€ 14,500

€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,500
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 2.6 cm wider and 7.9 cm taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.4
1534
1746
1997
1455
1720
1985
1746 mm
Width
1720 mm
1997 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1534 mm
Height
1455 mm
2589
4020
2570
4045
4020 mm
Length
4045 mm
2589 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.4
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1141 kg
1575 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1600 kg

Weight Difference:
24 kg
2.06 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.4
SD
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1396 CC
85 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 bhp
108 bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
200 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
137 NM
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
200 NM
137 NM
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.4
104 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
181 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
13.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.56 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
13.71 kg/bhp
10.56 kg/bhp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
61 mpg
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
675 mi
Range
486 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
486 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
104.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
320 L
Boot Capacity
288 L






1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
923 L