Mitsubishi ASX 2012 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 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: | 117 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 10 HP more power than Dacia Duster, but torque is 86 NM less than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi ASX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi ASX could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 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 three 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Duster 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.63 m | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is smaller. Mitsubishi ASX is 2 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi ASX is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1219 litres | 1604 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Mitsubishi ASX has 33 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 385 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi ASX is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 5200 | |
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