Dacia Duster 2017 vs Mazda CX-3 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda CX-3, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mazda CX-3. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
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The Mazda CX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 155 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: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda 2 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda CX-3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.55 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 7 cm longer than the Mazda CX-3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1260 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 95 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-3, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`801 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda CX-3 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda CX-3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 320 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 14 000 | |
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