Dacia Sandero 2008 vs Kia RIO 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 87 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 121 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Sandero engine produces 2 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Sandero consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Sandero could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Sandero consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia Picanto | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia RIO 2011 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.46 m | |
| Dacia Sandero is 3 cm shorter than the Kia RIO, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 288 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Sandero has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Sandero has 32 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO. The Kia RIO may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`536 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3800 | |
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