Renault Kadjar 2015 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: | 9.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kadjar engine produces 20 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Kadjar consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Renault Kadjar over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kadjar consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1390 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kadjar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. 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, Nissan Qashqai, 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 Renault Kadjar 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: | 4.45 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
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Renault Kadjar is larger, but lower. Renault Kadjar is 11 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kadjar is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Renault Kadjar has more luggage capacity. Renault Kadjar has 27 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.6 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster, which means Renault Kadjar can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`946 | 1`819 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Kadjar scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Kadjar scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 11 000 | |
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