Mazda CX-3 2014 vs Dacia Duster 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-3 engine produces 45 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 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: | 12 years | 25 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 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mazda CX-3 is smaller. Mazda CX-3 is 4 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda CX-3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1260 litres | 1636 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Mazda CX-3 has 123 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 376 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda CX-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 355 percent more cases than Mazda CX-3, so Mazda CX-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 7000 | |
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