2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Logan weights approximately 127 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2009 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2009 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Dacia | Kia |
Model | Logan | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |