Dacia Duster 2017 vs Nissan Pulsar 2014
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster and Nissan Pulsar have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Pulsar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pulsar. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Pulsar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 156 mm (6.1 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. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Duster 2017 1.5 engine Nissan Pulsar 2014 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Pulsar 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.52 m | |
| Dacia Duster is 5 cm shorter than the Nissan Pulsar, 4 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1395 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 60 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Pulsar. The Nissan Pulsar 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 Dacia Duster (by 83 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Pulsar. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`819 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Pulsar scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Pulsar scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 7200 | |
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