The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (18 - 19) 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 1.4 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2564 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.16 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
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

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
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 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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26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.16 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
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
675 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
444 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 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 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