Dacia Duster 2018 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 LPG | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 124 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Duster 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 Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller, but slightly higher. Dacia Duster is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1655 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 170 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`734 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Tiguan scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 19 400 | |
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