Dacia Duster 2013 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 45 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 92 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Focus 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: | 25 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo | |
| 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 | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.48 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller, but higher. Dacia Duster is 22 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Duster is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | no data | |
| Dacia Duster has 2 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4400 | |
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