Dacia Duster 2017 vs Suzuki SX4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.0 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 | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 4 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, but torque is 14 NM less than Suzuki SX4. Despite the higher power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.0 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki SX4 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 9 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 Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Swift | |
| 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.59 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 4 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1269 litres | |
| Dacia Duster has 15 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`809 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 16 000 | |
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