Dacia Duster 2017 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 110 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 20 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 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: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| 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 Nissan Qashqai 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 | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.59 m | |
| Dacia Duster is 4 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 |
1444 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 141 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.5 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`899 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Qashqai scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Qashqai scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 10 800 | |
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