The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (15 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 14,700

€ 11,000

€ 14,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.2 ISG is 1.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
57.3
67.7
78.1
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.7 in
Width
68.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.3 in
Height
60.4 in
101.2
159.4
101.9
158.3
159.4 in
Length
158.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2454 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.48 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
UB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

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






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