Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 20 HP less power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Dacia Duster. Despite less power, Dacia Sandero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 5.3 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 207 mm (8.1 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.63 m | |
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Dacia Sandero is smaller. Dacia Sandero is 24 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Sandero is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1604 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 0.3 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`844 | |
| 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 (€): | 6800 | 5200 | |
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