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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Hybrid | 1.3 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: | 140 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 67 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 122 NM more than Mazda 323. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 13.80 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 680 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 | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.41 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 31 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 11 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 517 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1609 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 217 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| 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`830 kg | 1`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`302 kg | 1`030 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 528 kg | 475 kg | |
| Dacia Duster load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 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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