The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 18,300

€ 11,500

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘ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 CRDi is 1.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.72 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
UB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
105 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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30.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.94 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
53 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
703 mi
Range
690 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
703 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.4 CRDi
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
950 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