The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 12,000
€ 10,000
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.2 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
KIA Rio 1.2
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 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.63 %
General
KIA Rio 1.2
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
83 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
90 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
90 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
107 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
29.48 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
49 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
583 mi
Range
261 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
583 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
90.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 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
