Mazda CX-3 2014 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 35 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Mazda CX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dacia Duster 2017: 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: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Duster might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda CX-3 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. | |||
| Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda CX-3 2014 2.0 engine Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mazda CX-3 is smaller. Mazda CX-3 is 7 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 1444 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Mazda CX-3 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 184 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-3 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster, which means Mazda CX-3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`809 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda CX-3 scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda CX-3 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 320 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 10 600 | |
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