The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 10,000

€ 21,700

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 5.5 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
62.6
69
78.6
57.1
67.9
78.3
69 in
Width
67.9 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
62.6 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
158.4
101.6
160
158.4 in
Length
160 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.85 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
SD
Generation
YB
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
118 hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
127 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
101 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
▶ REPLAY
29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.67 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
21.67 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
409 mi
Range
548 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
548 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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