Dacia Duster 2017 vs Toyota RAV4 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dacia Duster) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota RAV4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 36 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 73 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 8.0 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Duster 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dacia Duster 2017: 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. Toyota RAV4 2012: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive with Auto, Lock and Sport modes. In Auto mode, the car has front-wheel drive under normal conditions. If wheel slip is detected, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. In Sport mode, torque is transferred almost instantaneously between the front and rear wheels to improve cornering performance, with up to 50 percent of engine power going to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated at speeds below 40 km/h and provides constant four-wheel drive. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 19 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 Toyota Avensis, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota RAV4 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. | |||
| 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 Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota RAV4 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller, but slightly higher. Dacia Duster is 23 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1705 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 132 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 261 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`899 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota RAV4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 400 | |
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