Dacia Duster 2021 vs Hyundai Tucson 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 30 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Hyundai Tucson. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 217 mm (8.5 inches) | 181 mm (7.1 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Duster engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Tucson might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Dacia Duster 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 | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller, but slightly higher. Dacia Duster is 29 cm shorter than the Hyundai Tucson, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 539 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1860 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 94 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`778 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 28 600 | |
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