Dacia Duster 2024 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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 (Mazda 323) 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: | 115 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Duster engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 760 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: | 542 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 242 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| 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`916 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`343 kg | 1`065 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 573 kg | 510 kg | |
| Dacia Duster load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Mazda 323. Therefore, Dacia Duster is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 600 | |
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