Dacia Duster 2010 vs Nissan Qashqai 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 105 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 10 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Nissan Qashqai is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dacia Duster has 4x4: 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2010 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Duster is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 4 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 443 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | 1513 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 33 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 Dacia Duster (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 7000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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