The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 (18 - ..) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18)
€ 12,000

€ 12,100

€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100
ⓘ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 KIA Rio 1.2 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90.
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
57.1
67.9
78.3
60
68.2
78.1
67.9 in
Width
68.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.1 in
Height
60 in
101.6
160
101.9
159.7
160 in
Length
159.7 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
2447 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3516 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
4.3 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero dCi 90
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.73 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
29.48 lb/hp
28.73 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
67 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
43 mpg
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
36 mpg
city
64 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
508 mi
Range
888 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
508 mi
888 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
71.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
104.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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