Nissan Qashqai 2017 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 10.5 seconds | 12.4 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 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Qashqai consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 182 mm (7.2 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: | 14 years | 13 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. | |||
| Nissan Qashqai 2017 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2017 1.6 engine 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: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.69 m | |
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Nissan Qashqai is larger, but lower. Nissan Qashqai is 5 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Qashqai is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1444 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 141 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Qashqai is 0.5 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`030 | 1`899 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Nissan Qashqai has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Nissan Qashqai, so Nissan Qashqai quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 11 200 | |
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