Kia Sportage 2018 vs Dacia Duster 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 27 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 217 mm (8.5 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. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2021 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Duster engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Dacia Duster 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. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2021 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
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: | 503 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 58 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`778 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 19 400 | |
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