Dacia Duster 2013 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 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: | 109 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 8 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, but torque is 86 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX 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) | 190 mm (7.5 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: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Nissan Juke | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.63 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 89 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 417 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 Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`844 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 13 200 | |
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