The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 (13 - 15)
€ 18,800

€ 6,900

€ 18,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 6,900
ⓘ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 1.4 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75.
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
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 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
2491 lb
Curb Weight
2240 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
10.08 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
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 1.2 16V 75
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
109 mph
Maximum Speed
97 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.27 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
25.42 lb/hp
30.27 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
41 mpg
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
490 mi
Range
536 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
490 mi
536 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Environmental Impact
108 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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
108 kWh
109.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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