Kia RIO 2017 vs Dacia Sandero 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 67 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 33 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.3 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 162 mm (6.4 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Renault Twingo, Smart ForFour | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.50 m | |
| Kia RIO is 15 cm longer than the Dacia Sandero, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1108 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 3 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`580 | 1`514 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 13 400 | |
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