Mitsubishi ASX 2012 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 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: | 150 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 43 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi ASX consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 900 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 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: | 5 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 1.63 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 | 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 91 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): | 2`060 | 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 (€): | 10 800 | 5400 | |
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