Dacia Duster 2010 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 12 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Mitsubishi ASX. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.62 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 5 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 442 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 33 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 385 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| 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 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 11 000 | |
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