BMW i3 2017 vs Dacia Duster 2021
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | |
| Engine: | 0.6 Hybrid | 1.0 LPG | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW i3 engine produces 63 HP less power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 114 NM less than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 9 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dacia Duster) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW i3) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.68 m | |
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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 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 185 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`767 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 19 400 | |
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