Kia RIO 2020 vs Dacia Sandero 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 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: | 84 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Dacia Sandero is a more dynamic driving. Kia RIO engine produces 6 HP less power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Dacia Sandero. Due to the lower power, Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 3.5 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia RIO could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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 2016 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 2016 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.07 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
| Kia RIO and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1103 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 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.5 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero, which means Kia RIO can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 6200 | |
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