Cupra Ateca 2020 vs Dacia Duster 2022
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Cupra Ateca) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Dacia Duster) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Cupra Ateca is more dynamic to drive. Cupra Ateca engine produces 190 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Cupra Ateca reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.9 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Cupra Ateca consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Cupra Ateca could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Duster gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 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 2022 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
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Cupra Ateca is larger, but lower. Cupra Ateca is 5 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, 4 cm wider, while the height of Cupra Ateca is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 445 litres | |
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Cupra Ateca has more luggage capacity. Cupra Ateca has 40 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Cupra Ateca is 0.7 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster, which means Cupra Ateca can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 30 600 | 16 600 | |
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