The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 120
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.72 %

General
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
YB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
118 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
127 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
127 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
21.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
21.67 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
50 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
595 mi
Range
261 mi
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
595 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
89 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
89 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.0 T-GDI 120
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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