Dacia Duster 2024 vs Mazda 323 1994

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Dacia Duster
2024 - 2025
Mazda 323
1994 - 1998
Body: Crossover / SUVHatchback
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: ManualManual
Engine: 1.2 Hybrid1.3 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: 130 HP73 HP
Torque: 230 NM108 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 secondsn/a seconds
Dacia Duster engine produces 57 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 122 NM more than Mazda 323.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 6.1 l/100km7.3 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: no data13.80 €
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Petrol€/l
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 810 km in combined cycle680 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.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Dimensions

Length: 4.34 m4.04 m
Width: 1.81 m1.70 m
Height: 1.66 m1.41 m
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: 456 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1548 litresno data
Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity.
Dacia Duster has 156 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323.
Turning diameter: 10.9 metersno data
Power steering: Electric power steeringHydraulic 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`895 kg1`505 kg
Net weight:1`304 kg1`030 kg
Load capacity:591 kg475 kg
Dacia Duster load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Mazda 323. Therefore, Dacia Duster is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): 21 800600
Pros and Cons: Dacia Duster has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
Mazda 323 has
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
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