Dacia Duster 2017 vs Opel Mokka 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Mokka is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 15 HP less power than Opel Mokka, but torque is 5 NM more than Opel Mokka. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Mokka is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Dacia Duster consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 158 mm (6.2 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia | |
| 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 Opel Mokka 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Duster is 7 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1372 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 89 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 72 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 Opel Mokka, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`867 | 1`854 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 280 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 000 | |
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