Kia Sportage 2020 vs Dacia Duster 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Sportage) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Dacia Duster) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 237 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 121 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 5.3 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 5.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 885 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| Dacia Duster 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 173 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. | |||
| 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: | 869 litres | 411 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 458 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`952 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 17 200 | |
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