Dacia Duster 2025 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: | 1.2 LPG | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 197 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 47 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Mazda 323. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.3 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 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: | 453 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1545 litres | no data | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 153 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`805 kg | 1`505 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`318 kg | 1`030 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 487 kg | 475 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 600 | |
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