Dacia Duster 2017 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 2 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, but torque is 2 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | 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. Dacia Duster might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
1478 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 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi ASX, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`712 | 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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