Dacia Duster 2017 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 25 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Dacia Duster consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller, but slightly higher. Dacia Duster is 15 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1655 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 170 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 211 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`867 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan scores higher in safety tests. The Volkswagen Tiguan scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 19 600 | |
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