Dacia Duster 2013 vs Suzuki Vitara 2014

 
Dacia Duster
2013 - 2017
Suzuki Vitara
2014 - 2018
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 110 HP120 HP
Torque: 240 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 seconds12.4 seconds
Dacia Duster engine produces 10 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Despite less power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.84.2
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km5.3 l/100km
The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 90 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres47 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1040 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway1170 km on highway
780 km with real consumption880 km with real consumption
Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Ground clearance: 205 mm (8.1 inches)185 mm (7.3 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.

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Nissan JukeUsed 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.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Suzuki Vitara 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 m4.18 m
Width: 1.82 m1.78 m
Height: 1.63 m1.61 m
Dacia Duster is larger.
Dacia Duster is 14 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 473 litres375 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1636 litres710 litres
Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity.
Dacia Duster has 98 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 926 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.4 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7551`870
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

high
Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 640013 600
Pros and Cons: Dacia Duster has
  • more dynamic
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Suzuki Vitara has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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