2009 Dacia Sandero vs. 2009 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Sandero and 2009 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Optima (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Sandero.
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 Kia Optima (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Sandero. 2009 Kia Optima has automatic transmission and 2009 Dacia Sandero has manual transmission. 2009 Dacia Sandero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Optima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dacia Sandero | 2009 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Dacia | Kia |
| Model | Sandero | Optima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
