The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 19,500

€ 11,300

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,300
ⓘ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 KIA Rio 1.4 is 1.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi.
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
57.1
67.9
78.3
62.6
69
78.6
67.9 in
Width
69 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.1 in
Height
62.6 in
101.6
160
101.9
158.4
160 in
Length
158.4 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
2553 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.77 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
YB
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 Stepway 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
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
103 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.01 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.05 lb/hp
40.01 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
39 mpg
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
29 mpg
city
38 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
586 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
459 mi
586 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
109.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
115.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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