Dacia Duster 2010 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dacia Duster) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Pajero) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 373 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Dacia Duster engine produces 65 HP less power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 225 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Despite less power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 11.9 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
| 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.85 m | |
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Dacia Duster is smaller. Dacia Duster is 7 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Duster is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 14 000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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