The Comparative Analysis :

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (15 - 17)

€ 9,900
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
€ 10,000
 KIA Rio 1.2 (15 - 17) KIA Rio 1.2
€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000

ⓘ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 1.6 MPI 85 is 1.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.1 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.2
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
68.7
78.6
57.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.2 (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
101.9
158.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.2 (15 - 17)
101.2
159.4
158.3 in
Length
159.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.2
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2454 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3439 lb
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
5.22 %
KIA Rio 1.2 (15 - 17)

General

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 1.6 MPI 85
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2

Performance

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.2
105 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2

▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
534 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
534 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
127 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).
94.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft