Dacia Duster 2017 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Duster engine produces 33 HP more power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Thanks to more power Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 650 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dacia Duster 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 | 4.30 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: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 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 (€): | 11 000 | 13 200 | |
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