The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 10,000
€ 19,500
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.4.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
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 1.4
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
1.01 %
General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 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
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
98 hp
KIA Rio 1.4
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
98 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.4
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
101 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.4
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29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
409 mi
Range
459 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
459 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
KIA Rio 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.2 cu ft
