Dacia Duster 2010 vs Nissan Qashqai 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 18 HP less power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Nissan Qashqai. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
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. | |||
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) | 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. | |||
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: | 473 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 473 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`838 | 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 (€): | 5200 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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