Mitsubishi ASX 2017 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 197 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 40 HP more power than Dacia Duster, but torque is 63 NM less than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi ASX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 4.7 | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi ASX consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1060 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi Outlander, Peugeot 4008 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.30 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 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 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1219 litres | 1444 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 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi ASX is 0.4 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`970 | 1`899 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 600 | |
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