Kia RIO 2020 vs Dacia Sandero 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 91 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is more dynamic to drive. Kia RIO engine produces 29 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Kia RIO reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.6 | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia RIO consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that by driving the Kia RIO over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia RIO gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.07 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Kia RIO is smaller. Kia RIO is 2 cm shorter than the Dacia Sandero, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 328 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1103 litres | 1108 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres less than that of the Dacia Sandero. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`650 kg | 1`562 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`130 kg | 1`052 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 510 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 8400 | |
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