Dacia Duster 2015 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 LPG | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 3 HP less power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Suzuki Vitara. Despite less power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.3 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 14 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1636 litres | 710 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 100 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 926 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`709 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 190 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 13 400 | |
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