Dacia Duster 2013 vs Audi Q3 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 94 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 179 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 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 | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Duster is 7 cm shorter than the Audi Q3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | 1365 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 13 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3. The Audi Q3 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 271 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1.4 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 16 400 | |
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