Dacia Sandero 2021 vs Kia RIO 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 91 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 29 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Kia RIO. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Dacia Sandero consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Dacia Sandero consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 162 mm (6.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is larger. Dacia Sandero is 2 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 10 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 328 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1108 litres | 1103 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia RIO. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`586 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`087 kg | 1`155 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 499 kg | 525 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 11 400 | |
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