Dacia Duster 2013 vs Mazda CX-3 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dacia Duster) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda CX-3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 204 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda CX-3, but torque is 36 NM more than Mazda CX-3. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.8 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Duster gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 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. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Duster 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.55 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 4 cm longer than the Mazda CX-3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | 1260 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 123 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 376 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 Mazda CX-3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`755 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 355 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 12 400 | |
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