Dacia Duster 2010 vs Suzuki SX4 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 35 HP less power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 119 NM less than Suzuki SX4. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Duster consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Duster consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki SX4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.58 m | |
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Dacia Duster is larger. Dacia Duster is 2 cm longer than the Suzuki SX4, 6 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | 1269 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage capacity. Dacia Duster has 43 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 335 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| 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 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki SX4 scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki SX4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6800 | |
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