The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 (11 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 15,200

€ 9,900

€ 15,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Rio 1.4 is an inch 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
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 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2515 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
7.55 %

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

6-speed manual 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
114 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4
23.29 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
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4
43 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
486 mi
Range
464 mi
KIA Rio 1.4
486 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
127 kWh
KIA Rio 1.4
104.1 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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