Kia RIO 2017 vs Dacia Sandero 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia RIO) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Dacia Sandero) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 5 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, but torque is 88 NM less than Dacia Sandero. Despite the higher power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Sandero 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but slightly lower. Kia RIO is 17 cm longer than the Dacia Sandero, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia RIO is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Kia RIO has 5 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`633 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 5800 | |
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