The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 20,000
€ 11,600
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘ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 KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
57.1
67.9
78.3
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.9 in
Width
68.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.1 in
Height
60.4 in
101.6
160
101.9
158.3
160 in
Length
158.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.43 %
General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
YB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
89 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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
31.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
