Nissan Pulsar 2015 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 190 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Pulsar is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Pulsar engine produces 75 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Nissan Pulsar reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 50 litres | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 156 mm (6.1 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: | 300'000 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: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke | 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: | 4.39 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 |
1395 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 83 litres). | |||
| 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`785 | 1`712 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 11 200 | |
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