Dacia Duster 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 58 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 92 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Duster engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, 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. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2013 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Dacia Duster 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 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, if possible |
1636 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 1`710 kg | 1`885 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`171 kg | 1`315 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 539 kg | 570 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 6200 | 8400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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