The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (15 - 17)
€ 11,500

€ 14,700

€ 11,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 14,700
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2 ISG.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.3
67.7
78.1
68.7 in
Width
67.7 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60.4 in
Height
57.3 in
101.9
158.3
101.2
159.4
158.3 in
Length
159.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2454 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.48 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
SD
Generation
UB
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 1.2 ISG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
98 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
50 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
47 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
690 mi
Range
569 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
569 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
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).
89 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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