The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 (16 - ..) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18)
€ 11,900

€ 12,000

€ 11,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.6 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
KIA Rio 1.2
63.7
69.2
78.1
57.1
67.9
78.3
69.2 in
Width
67.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
63.7 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
160.6
101.6
160
160.6 in
Length
160 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
KIA Rio 1.2
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.71 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
KIA Rio 1.2
SD
Generation
YB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
89 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
162 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
KIA Rio 1.2
104 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
28.85 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
62 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
818 mi
Range
583 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
818 mi
583 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft






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