Mazda CX-3 2018 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-3 and Dacia Duster have the same engine power, but Mazda CX-3 torque is 43 NM less than Dacia Duster. Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.3 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-3 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Mazda CX-3 2018: AWD system provides 98% of power to the front under normal conditions and can shift up to 50% of torque to the rear if wheels slip. 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 | 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 Mazda CX-3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 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 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. | |||
| Mazda CX-3 2018 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 2018 2.0 engine Dacia Duster 2017 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: | 4.28 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 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 16 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`808 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 14 000 | 10 200 | |
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