The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.2 ISG (11 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 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 1.2 ISG is an inch longer, an inch narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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
159.3
101.9
158.3
159.3 in
Length
158.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2434 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3439 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
3.14 %

General
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
UB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
84 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
89 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
89 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
103 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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28.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
28.98 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
47 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
534 mi
Range
261 mi
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
534 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
94.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.2 ISG
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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