Dacia Duster 2013 vs Mazda CX-3 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 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: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda CX-3, whereas torque is 69 NM less than Mazda CX-3. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.0 | |
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The Mazda CX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Nissan Juke | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda 2 | |
| 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 Mazda CX-3 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. | |||
| 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`775 | 1`735 | |
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 11 200 | |
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