The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 18,800

€ 10,800

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Rio 1.4 is 1.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 5.5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
57.1
67.9
78.3
62.6
69
78.6
67.9 in
Width
69 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.1 in
Height
62.6 in
101.6
160
101.9
158.4
160 in
Length
158.4 in
101.6 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.39 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
YB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
109 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
25.42 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
47 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
559 mi
Range
420 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
559 mi
420 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
94.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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