Dacia Duster 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster and Nissan Qashqai have the same engine power, but Dacia Duster torque is 9 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 210 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Dacia Duster consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 180 mm (7.1 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 | 280'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Juke, Nissan Pulsar | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.59 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller, but higher. Dacia Duster is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Duster is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 15 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 141 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`809 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 14 600 | |
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