Dacia Duster 2010 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 55 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 119 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 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) | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.70 m | |
| Dacia Duster is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 1 cm wider, while the height of Dacia Duster is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1604 litres | 1510 litres | |
| Dacia Duster has 3 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 94 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, 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`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 10 000 | |
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