Dacia Duster 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Despite the higher power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Duster might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Duster is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 43 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 51 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.3 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`752 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 10 000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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