Mitsubishi ASX 2010 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi ASX) 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. | |||
| 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): | 6.0 | 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 0.7 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 105 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: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 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. | |||
| Mitsubishi ASX 2010 1.6 engine: The Mitsubishi 4A92 is a 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine with a timing chain, known primarily for its low fuel consumption and relatively simple construction. It is widely used in models such as the Lancer and ASX. While the engine is fairly economical and inexpensive to maintain, it also has ... More about Mitsubishi ASX 2010 1.6 engine 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: | 419 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 56 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mitsubishi ASX scores higher in safety tests. The Mitsubishi ASX scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 6000 | 5600 | |
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