2009 Dacia Logan vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Logan and 2009 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rio (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 136 kg more than 2009 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Logan | 2009 Kia Rio | |
Make | Dacia | Kia |
Model | Logan | Rio |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1144 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 | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |