The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 15,600

€ 10,000

€ 15,600
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 1.4 is 1.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6
57.3
67.7
78.1
60.4
68.7
78.6
67.7 in
Width
68.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
57.3 in
Height
60.4 in
101.2
159.4
101.9
158.3
159.4 in
Length
158.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2588 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
5.37 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6
UB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6
106 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6
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23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.96 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
424 mi
Range
444 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
424 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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