The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15)
€ 10,000

€ 18,800

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, an inch wider and 3.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.98 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
SD
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
103 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.7 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
30.7 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
29 mpg
55 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
21 mpg
city
47 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
261 mi
Range
621 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
261 mi
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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).
88.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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