Kia Magentis 2009 vs Dacia Duster 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Kia Magentis is more dynamic to drive. Kia Magentis engine produces 45 HP more power than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Kia Magentis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Magentis consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Kia Magentis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Magentis 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 2013: 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: | 4.80 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.63 m | |
| Kia Magentis is 49 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Magentis is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1636 litres | |
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Kia Magentis has more luggage capacity. Kia Magentis has 27 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 1.4 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster, which means Kia Magentis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7000 | |
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