Dacia Duster 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 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: | 110 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, but torque is 70 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Duster gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | 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 1.5 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 | |||
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 |
1478 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 107 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.6 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`819 | 1`860 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 16 000 | |
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