The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 (11 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Gasoline) (13 - 15)
€ 11,700

€ 8,400

€ 11,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 8,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Rio 1.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75.
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
57.3
67.7
78.1
60
68.2
78.1
67.7 in
Width
68.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.3 in
Height
60 in
101.2
159.3
101.9
159.7
159.3 in
Length
159.7 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
4.44 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
UB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
84 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2
89 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
103 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2
28.98 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2
46 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
524 mi
Range
526 mi
KIA Rio 1.2
524 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
111.8 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2
96.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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