Mitsubishi ASX 2016 vs Dacia Duster 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 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 | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 201 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 60 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 159 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi ASX reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi ASX consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi ASX consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 180 mm (7.1 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. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi L 200 | 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 2013 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 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi ASX is 4 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 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. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi ASX has 54 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. This could mean that the Mitsubishi ASX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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): | 2`060 | 1`775 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 6000 | |
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