The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (15 - 17)
€ 9,500
€ 10,700
€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,700
ⓘ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 Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
KIA Rio 1.2
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.3
67.7
78.1
68.7 in
Width
67.7 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
60.4 in
Height
57.3 in
101.9
158.3
101.2
159.4
158.3 in
Length
159.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
KIA Rio 1.2
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2485 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.84 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
KIA Rio 1.2
SD
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
KIA Rio 1.2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.94 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
29.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
526 mi
Range
534 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
94.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
