Dacia Duster 2017 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Renault Kadjar. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kadjar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kadjar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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) | 200 mm (7.9 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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 1.6 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 | 4.45 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 11 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Renault Kadjar has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 27 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 34 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 Renault Kadjar, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`809 | 1`853 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Kadjar scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Kadjar scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 11 000 | |
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