Kia Ceed 2010 vs Dacia Sandero 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Kia Ceed is more dynamic to drive. Kia Ceed engine produces 58 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 51 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Kia Ceed reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Ceed consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Ceed could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Kia Ceed 2010 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Ceed 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
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Kia Ceed is larger, but lower. Kia Ceed is 24 cm longer than the Dacia Sandero, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Ceed is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`561 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Kia Ceed has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Kia Ceed, so Kia Ceed quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6400 | |
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