Dacia Duster 2013 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.3 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 60 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 159 NM less than Mitsubishi ASX. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | 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. 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Duster is 4 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 54 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The Mitsubishi ASX 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 417 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 Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 11 200 | |
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