Dacia Duster 2017 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

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Dacia Duster
2017 - 2021
Volkswagen Passat
2005 - 2010
Body: Crossover / SUVEstate car / wagon
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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.0 - 1.6 (petrol, diesel, lPG)1.4 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 90 - 150 HP102 - 250 HP
Torque: 156 - 260 NM148 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 - 13.8 seconds7.1 - 13.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.4 - 7.05.8 - 10.1
Dacia Duster petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Dacia Duster equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.34 m4.77 m
Width: 1.80 m1.82 m
Height: 1.69 m1.52 m
Dacia Duster is smaller, but higher.
Dacia Duster is 43 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 17 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 445 litres603 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1478 litresno data
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Dacia Duster has 158 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`802~ 1`768
Safety:
Quality:
low

average
Average price (€): 11 0002200
Pros and Cons: Dacia Duster has
  • petrol, diesel and LPG engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
Volkswagen Passat has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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