Dacia Duster 2010 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 28 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Dacia Duster 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| 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 Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.53 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 52 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 12 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 443 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 168 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Dacia Duster can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Dacia Duster, so Toyota Yaris quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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