The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Rio 5-door 1.4 CRDi (11 - 15) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 18,800

€ 10,000

€ 18,800
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 1.4 CRDi is an inch longer, an inch narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
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 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.98 %

General
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
UB
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
89 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
162 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
107 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
14.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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30.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
30.7 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
55 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
621 mi
Range
261 mi
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
621 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 1.4 CRDi
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Rio 1.4 CRDi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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