BMW i3 2017 vs Dacia Duster 2021

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BMW i3
2017 - 2022
Dacia Duster
2021 -
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
BMW i3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Dacia Duster has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
BMW i3 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Dacia Duster can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 0.6 (hybrid, electric)1.0 - 1.5 (petrol, diesel, lPG)

Performance

Power: 38 - 170 HP91 - 150 HP
Torque: 56 - 250 NM160 - 260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 - 8.1 secondsn/a seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 0.6no data
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 139 mm (5.5 inches)214 - 217 mm (8.4 - 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.01 m4.34 m
Width: 1.78 m1.80 m
Height: 1.60 m1.68 m
BMW i3 is smaller.
BMW i3 is 33 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 260 litres445 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1100 litresno data
Dacia Duster has more luggage space.
BMW i3 has 185 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster.
Turning diameter: 9.9 metersno data
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`715~ 1`815
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): no data19 000
Pros and Cons: BMW i3 has
  • automatic transmission only
  • hybrid and electric engines available
Dacia Duster has
  • both manual and automatic
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
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