Kia RIO 2017 vs Dacia Logan 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 97 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 25 HP more power than Dacia Logan, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Dacia Logan. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia RIO consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia RIO consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Logan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai i30, Hyundai i20 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Micra, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.40 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
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Kia RIO is larger, but lower. Kia RIO is 5 cm longer than the Dacia Logan, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia RIO is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1257 litres | |
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Dacia Logan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia RIO has 30 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Logan. This could mean that the Kia RIO uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.6 metres less than that of the Dacia Logan, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia RIO scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Logan is better rated in child safety tests. The Dacia Logan scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Logan has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 7000 | |
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