Mazda CX-3 2015 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 15 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda CX-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda 2 | 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. 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. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2017 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 2017 1.5 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 | 1478 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 218 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-3 is 0.5 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`735 | 1`801 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 600 | 10 600 | |
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