Dacia Duster 2021 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 1 HP more power than Kia Sportage, but torque is 20 NM less than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 217 mm (8.5 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 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 2021 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30, Kia Optima | |
| 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 Kia Sportage 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller, but slightly higher. Dacia Duster is 14 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1469 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 35 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`855 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 23 600 | |
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