Dacia Duster 2013 vs Skoda Yeti 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Yeti is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 17 HP less power than Skoda Yeti, whereas torque is 52 NM less than Skoda Yeti. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Yeti is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Yeti, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Yeti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Yeti 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Yeti engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Skoda Yeti 2013 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.69 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger, but lower. Dacia Duster is 9 cm longer than the Skoda Yeti, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 68 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Yeti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Yeti. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`955 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Yeti has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Skoda Yeti, so Skoda Yeti quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 8400 | |
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