Nissan Qashqai 2013 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Qashqai is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Qashqai engine produces 20 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Qashqai could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Nissan Qashqai engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.69 m | |
| Nissan Qashqai is 4 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1478 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Qashqai has 15 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. This could mean that the Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai (by 107 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.6 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster, which means Nissan Qashqai can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`819 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Qashqai scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The Nissan Qashqai scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 11 000 | |
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