Mitsubishi ASX 2016 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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 | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 2 HP more power than Dacia Duster, but torque is 2 NM less than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi ASX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi ASX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi ASX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 640 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 four 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Dacia Duster engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Duster might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.69 m | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is smaller. Mitsubishi ASX is 5 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi ASX is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1219 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Mitsubishi ASX has 61 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi ASX is 0.5 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster, which means Mitsubishi ASX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`712 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 11 400 | 11 200 | |
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