Dacia Duster 2010 vs Toyota RAV4 2010
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 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: | 107 HP | 158 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 198 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
Toyota RAV4 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 51 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, but torque is 42 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
1020 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Dacia Duster gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 191 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: | 8 years | 16 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
The Toyota RAV4 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 | 4.37 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.63 m | 1.72 m | |
Dacia Duster is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Duster is 9 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 586 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | 1752 litres | |
Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Dacia Duster has 111 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 148 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`755 | 2`070 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | high | |
Toyota RAV4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Toyota RAV4, so Toyota RAV4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 5600 | 9800 | |
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