The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG (15 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero TCe 90 (13 - 16)
€ 14,700

€ 10,100

€ 14,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Rio 1.2 ISG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero TCe 90.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
57.3
67.7
78.1
60
68.2
78.1
67.7 in
Width
68.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.3 in
Height
60 in
101.2
159.4
101.9
159.7
159.4 in
Length
159.7 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
2454 lb
Curb Weight
2286 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3351 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
6.85 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
UB
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 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0.9 L / 44 cu in
83 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5250 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
83 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
104 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
29.57 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
50 mpg
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
569 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
569 mi
621 mi
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 kWh
94.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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