Dacia Duster 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 21 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai, 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Nissan Qashqai engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Duster is 8 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 |
1636 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 43 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. 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 (kg): | 1`844 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 6800 | 17 000 | |
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