The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 10,000

€ 15,600

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.4.
Dacia Sandero 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2588 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.37 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
108 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
108 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.96 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
23.96 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
37 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
444 mi
Range
424 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
424 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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