Dacia Sandero 2008 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Sandero engine produces 20 HP less power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Dacia Duster. Due to the lower power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.0 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dacia Duster 2010: 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 28 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Dokker, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Lodgy | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Sandero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2010 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Dacia Duster 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.63 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is smaller. Dacia Sandero is 29 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 443 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1604 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`561 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`062 kg | 1`250 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 499 kg | 550 kg | |
| Dacia Sandero load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Dacia Duster. Therefore, Dacia Duster is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Dacia Duster has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Dacia Sandero, so Dacia Duster quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5000 | |
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