The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18)
€ 10,000
€ 12,000
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 MPI LPG is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.2
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 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.2
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.63 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.2
SD
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four 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
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.2
103 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
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35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
29 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
261 mi
Range
583 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
261 mi
583 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
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).
90.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
