Dacia Sandero 2020 vs Kia RIO 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 53 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 77 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.5 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Sandero engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Twingo, Smart ForFour | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
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`514 kg | 1`650 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`014 kg | 1`130 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 520 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 11 600 | |
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