Dacia Duster 2010 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 65 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 132 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Dacia Duster consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 184 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Duster can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Used also on Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Duster might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Duster is 7 cm shorter than the Audi Q3, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 15 litres more trunk space than the Audi Q3. The Audi Q3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 12 600 | |
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