Dacia Duster 2015 vs Citroen Xsara Picasso 2004
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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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 LPG | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Duster engine produces 4 HP more power than Citroen Xsara Picasso, but torque is 95 NM less than Citroen Xsara Picasso. Thanks to more power Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Citroen Xsara Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| Citroen Xsara Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.64 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger, but slightly lower. Dacia Duster is 4 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara Picasso, 7 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1.1 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`709 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 2200 | |
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