The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

€ 15,600
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16) KIA Rio 1.4
€ 9,900
 Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 MPI 85.
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
57.3
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
67.7
78.1
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
101.2
159.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
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 MPI 85
2588 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3386 lb
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
10.12 %
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

General

KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 MPI 85
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
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
108 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
101 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Performance

KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
106 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

▶ REPLAY
23.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.96 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
37 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
464 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
424 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft