The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 1.4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105 (12 - 12)
€ 19,500

€ 10,600

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,600
ⓘ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 16V 105.
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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 16V 105
2553 lb
Curb Weight
2432 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3490 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.74 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
YB
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 Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
98 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5750 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4
98 hp
104 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
98 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
KIA Rio 1.4
98 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
103 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
26.05 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
39 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
459 mi
450 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
115.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
974 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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