The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 15,600
€ 11,600
€ 15,600
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 1.4 is 1.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2588 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.77 %
General
KIA Rio 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
106 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.96 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
424 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
424 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 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
