The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 9,900

€ 18,300

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 1.4 CRDi.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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
159.4
158.3 in
Length
159.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
15.54 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
SD
Generation
UB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
89 hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
105 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.94 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
30.94 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
464 mi
Range
703 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
703 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
78.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






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