Dacia Duster 2025 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Hybrid | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Dacia Duster) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Mazda 323) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Duster engine produces 7 HP less power than Mazda 323, but torque is 12 NM more than Mazda 323. Despite less power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 15.90 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 650 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.36 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 11 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1522 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 130 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means Dacia Duster can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`905 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 600 | |
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