Nissan Qashqai 2008 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Nissan Qashqai engine produces 7 HP less power than Dacia Duster, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Nissan Qashqai reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Qashqai 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dacia Duster 2010: Duster`s 4x4 system is adapted from Nissan Quashqai. It has 2WD, AUTO and LOCK modes which are selectable with a button. In 2WD mode the vehicle is FWD. In AUTO mode, the vehicle is normally FWD, but if wheel slip occurs, the rear wheels are engaged to gain traction. In LOCK mode (available at speeds up to 60km/h), the center differential splits torque 50/50 front/rear. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | 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: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.63 m | |
| Nissan Qashqai and Dacia Duster are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | 1604 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 84 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.2 metres more 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`170 | 1`844 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Dacia Duster has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Dacia Duster, so Dacia Duster quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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