The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG (Gasoline) (15 - 16) vs. KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..)
€ 9,800

€ 12,000

€ 9,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the KIA Rio 1.2.
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
KIA Rio 1.2
60
68.2
78.1
57.1
67.9
78.3
68.2 in
Width
67.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
60 in
Height
57.1 in
101.9
159.7
101.6
160
159.7 in
Length
160 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
KIA Rio 1.2
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3439 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.77 %

General
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
KIA Rio 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
KIA Rio 1.2
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
0.9 L / 44 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
89 hp
83 hp
KIA Rio 1.2
103 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
103 lb‑ft
90 lb‑ft
KIA Rio 1.2
Performance
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
KIA Rio 1.2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
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27.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
27.99 lb/hp
29.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
KIA Rio 1.2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
48 mpg
43 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
634 mi
Range
508 mi
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
634 mi
508 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 LPG Start&Stop
KIA Rio 1.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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