Nissan Pulsar 2014 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 5 HP more power than Dacia Duster, but torque is 95 NM less than Dacia Duster. Despite the higher power, Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 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 Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pulsar could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Pulsar consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Duster gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 4.39 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.69 m | |
| Nissan Pulsar is 5 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Pulsar is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1478 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Pulsar has 60 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. This could mean that the Nissan Pulsar uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pulsar is 0.1 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`819 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Pulsar scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The Nissan Pulsar scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Nissan Pulsar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Nissan Pulsar, so Nissan Pulsar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 11 200 | |
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