Dacia Duster 2021 vs Suzuki Vitara 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Dacia Duster) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Vitara) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 14 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 122 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.9 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| Dacia Duster gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 217 mm (8.5 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 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. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2021 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Duster 2021 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.61 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 17 cm longer than the Suzuki Vitara, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 642 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 70 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`855 kg | 1`780 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`315 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 505 kg | 465 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 16 400 | |
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