Mitsubishi ASX 2016 vs Dacia Duster 2013
| 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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 8 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 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.9 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 135 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: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi ASX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dacia Duster 2013: 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: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1219 litres | 1636 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Mitsubishi ASX has 89 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 417 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi ASX is 0.2 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`844 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 7000 | |
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