Dacia Duster 2017 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Despite the higher power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kadjar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kadjar 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) | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2017 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.61 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller, but higher. Dacia Duster is 11 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Renault Kadjar has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 27 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 34 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`853 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Kadjar scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Kadjar scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 000 | |
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