Dacia Duster 2017 vs Skoda Karoq 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster and Skoda Karoq have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Karoq is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq. | |||
| 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) | 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 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 Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.38 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 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Karoq, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Skoda Karoq has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 76 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Karoq. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Karoq scores higher in safety tests. The Skoda Karoq scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 23 600 | |
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