Mazda CX-3 2018 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda CX-3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Dacia Duster) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda CX-3 engine produces 31 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mazda CX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.4 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda CX-3 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1130 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 1.54 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 | 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`692 | 1`801 | |
| 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 (€): | 16 000 | 10 600 | |
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