Dacia Duster 2013 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
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 | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 300 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
Dacia Duster engine produces 41 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
780 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 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 | 5 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. Dacia Duster might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.32 m | 4.30 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.63 m | 1.63 m | |
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 | |
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 | 2`060 | |
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 135 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 7000 | 11 600 | |
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