Dacia Duster 2013 vs Citroen C4 Cactus 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 23 HP more power than Citroen C4 Cactus, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C4 Cactus. Despite the higher power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Cactus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Cactus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Cactus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dacia Duster has 4x4: Duster`s 4x4 system is adapted from Nissan Quashqai. It has 2WD, AUTO and LOCK modes which are selectable with a button. In 2WD mode the vehicle is FWD. In AUTO mode, the vehicle is normally FWD, but if wheel slip occurs, the rear wheels are engaged to gain traction. In LOCK mode (available at speeds up to 60km/h), the center differential splits torque 50/50 front/rear. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.48 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 16 cm longer than the Citroen C4 Cactus, 9 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 358 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | 1170 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 115 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4 Cactus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 466 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C4 Cactus, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C4 Cactus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Citroen C4 Cactus, so Citroen C4 Cactus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 7400 | |
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