Dacia Duster 2010 vs Nissan Qashqai 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is more dynamic to drive. Dacia Duster engine produces 4 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Dacia Duster consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | |
| 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.61 m | |
| Dacia Duster and Nissan Qashqai are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 475 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | 1520 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 84 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| 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`755 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Dacia Duster has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Dacia Duster, so Dacia Duster quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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