Dacia Duster 2017 vs BMW X2 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW X2 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 25 HP less power than BMW X2, whereas torque is 64 NM less than BMW X2. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Duster engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 2 sērija, BMW 4 sērija | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X2 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 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine BMW X2 2017 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW X2 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.53 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller, but higher. Dacia Duster is 2 cm shorter than the BMW X2, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1355 litres | |
| Dacia Duster has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW X2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 89 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW X2, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`809 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 21 200 | |
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