Dacia Duster 2021 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 27 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 214 mm (8.4 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. | |||
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 Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage 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 | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
|
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: | 411 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1492 litres | |
|
Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 92 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`849 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 23 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Dacia Duster has
|
Kia Sportage has
| |