Dacia Duster 2017 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Duster engine produces 8 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 51 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Thanks to more power Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 45 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 Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dacia Duster has 4x4: Duster`s 4x4 system is adapted from Nissan Quashqai. It has 2WD, AUTO and LOCK modes which are selectable with a button. In 2WD mode the vehicle is FWD. In AUTO mode, the vehicle is normally FWD, but if wheel slip occurs, the rear wheels are engaged to gain traction. In LOCK mode (available at speeds up to 60km/h), the center differential splits torque 50/50 front/rear. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | Used 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.63 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 5 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 61 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi ASX, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`867 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 11 200 | 11 400 | |
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