Dacia Duster 2013 vs Ford EcoSport 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Duster engine produces 14 HP more power than Ford EcoSport, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Thanks to more power Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford EcoSport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford EcoSport 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) | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.65 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger, but slightly lower. Dacia Duster is 4 cm longer than the Ford EcoSport, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 333 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | 1238 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 140 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 398 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`844 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 160 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 10 200 | |
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