The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 7,000

€ 21,700

€ 7,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.4 is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF.
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
60.4
68.7
78.6
57.1
67.9
78.3
68.7 in
Width
67.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
60.4 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
158.3
101.6
160
158.3 in
Length
160 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.5 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
SD
Generation
YB
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
74 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
83 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
▶ REPLAY
31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
36 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
478 mi
Range
548 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
478 mi
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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