Dacia Duster 2017 vs Skoda Karoq 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Karoq is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 35 HP less power than Skoda Karoq, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Skoda Karoq. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Karoq is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Karoq. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Karoq 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) | 176 mm (6.9 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 | 8 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 Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Karoq 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 Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Karoq 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.38 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 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Karoq, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 521 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1630 litres | |
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Skoda Karoq has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 76 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Karoq. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Karoq (by 186 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.7 metres less than that of the Skoda Karoq, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`809 | 1`929 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Karoq scores higher in safety tests. The Skoda Karoq scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 18 200 | |
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