The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 19,300

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€ 19,300
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€ 9,900
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
57.1
67.9
78.3
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.9 in
Width
68.7 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.1 in
Height
60.4 in
101.6
160
101.9
158.3
160 in
Length
158.3 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
8.64 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
YB
Generation
SD
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
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
99 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
127 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
116 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
25.72 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
52 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
464 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
621 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
127 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
85.3 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 100
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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