The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (11 - 15)
€ 7,000
€ 11,700
€ 7,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,700
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, an inch wider and 3.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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
159.3
158.3 in
Length
159.3 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2434 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.89 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
74 hp
84 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
83 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.98 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
28.98 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
36 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
478 mi
Range
524 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
478 mi
524 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
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 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
