Dacia Duster 2017 vs Suzuki Vitara 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 15 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 640 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | |
| 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 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 engine: The K14C Boosterjet engine is equipped with a turbocharging system that enhances air intake, providing excellent torque as early as 1,500 RPM.
However, the direct injection system contributes to carbon ... More about Suzuki Vitara 2018 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.61 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 17 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 70 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 324 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`867 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 17 200 | |
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