The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (10 - 12) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 12,000

€ 20,000

€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
KIA Rio 1.4
62.6
69
78.6
57.1
67.9
78.3
69 in
Width
67.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
62.6 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
158.4
101.6
160
158.4 in
Length
160 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
KIA Rio 1.4
2621 lb
Curb Weight
2564 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
2.17 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
KIA Rio 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
KIA Rio 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
87 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
87 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
148 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
KIA Rio 1.4
101 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
30.13 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
47 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
621 mi
Range
444 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
621 mi
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
102.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi 90 FAP
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
939 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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