Dacia Duster 2010 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 92 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 179 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that by driving the Dacia Duster over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 900 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 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. | |||
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: | 473 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 13 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`838 | 2`185 | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 12 200 | |
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