Dacia Duster 2017 vs Suzuki Vitara 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 10 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Despite the higher power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara, 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 650 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) | 185 mm (7.3 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.61 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 17 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1120 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 70 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 324 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.3 metres more than that of the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 18 800 | |
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