Ford EcoSport 2017 vs Dacia Duster 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford EcoSport engine produces 25 HP less power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 217 mm (8.5 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 two 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2021 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Duster engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Dacia Duster engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
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Ford EcoSport is smaller. Ford EcoSport is 25 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Ford EcoSport has 89 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 1`778 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 18 200 | |
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