Kia Sportage 2018 vs Dacia Duster 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 69 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 214 mm (8.4 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sportage engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine Dacia Duster 2021 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Duster 2021 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Sportage is 14 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, 5 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 411 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1428 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 55 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`952 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 19 400 | |
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