Kia RIO 2003 vs Dacia Logan 2005

 
Kia RIO
2003 - 2005
Dacia Logan
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 82 HP75 HP
Torque: 116 NM112 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.3 seconds13 seconds
Kia RIO engine produces 7 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Dacia Logan. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.76.8
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km7.1 l/100km
By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 670 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway900 km on highway
610 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption
Dacia Logan gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 6 years19 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Renault Kangoo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Logan might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Kia RIO engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.24 m4.25 m
Width: 1.68 m1.74 m
Height: 1.42 m1.53 m
Kia RIO is smaller.
Kia RIO is 1 cm shorter than the Dacia Logan, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 11 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 326 litres510 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data510 litres
Dacia Logan has more luggage space.
Kia RIO has 184 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan.
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.5 metres less than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4701`535
Safety: no data
Quality:Dacia Logan has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia RIO has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Dacia Logan, so Dacia Logan quality is probably better
Average price (€): 12001400
Pros and Cons: Kia RIO has
  • more power
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Dacia Logan has
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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