Dacia Duster 2010 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 45 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 119 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Dacia Duster consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Dacia Duster consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dacia Duster has 4x4: Duster`s 4x4 system is adapted from Nissan Quashqai. It has 2WD, AUTO and LOCK modes which are selectable with a button. In 2WD mode the vehicle is FWD. In AUTO mode, the vehicle is normally FWD, but if wheel slip occurs, the rear wheels are engaged to gain traction. In LOCK mode (available at speeds up to 60km/h), the center differential splits torque 50/50 front/rear. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 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. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.59 m | |
| Dacia Duster is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Qashqai, 2 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 43 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The Nissan Qashqai may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 19 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.1 metres more 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`838 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Qashqai scores higher in safety tests. The Nissan Qashqai scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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