Renault Kadjar 2015 vs Dacia Duster 2017

 
Renault Kadjar
2015 - 2018
Dacia Duster
2017 - 2021
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.5 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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 HP110 HP
Torque: 320 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds12.4 seconds
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): 4.84.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100km6.4 l/100km
By specification Renault Kadjar consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kadjar could require 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Kadjar consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1250 km in combined cycle1060 km in combined cycle
1360 km on highway1060 km on highway
950 km with real consumption780 km with real consumption
Renault Kadjar gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive)

Renault Kadjar 2015: Kadjar has an automatic four-wheel drive system with three modes: 2WD, AUTO and LOCK. In 2WD and AUTO modes, it`s a front-wheel drive vehicle under normal conditions. In AUTO mode, if wheel spin is detected, up to 50% of torque can be sent to the rear wheels. In LOCK mode, the center differential is engaged to provide a preset 50/50 power distribution between the front and rear axles.

Dacia Duster 2017: 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: 13 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault MeganeInstalled 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: yesno
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 m4.34 m
Width: 1.84 m1.80 m
Height: 1.61 m1.69 m
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 litres445 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1478 litres1444 litres
Renault Kadjar has more luggage capacity.
Renault Kadjar has 27 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 34 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.5 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): 2`0501`899
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 (€): 13 00011 400
Pros and Cons: Renault Kadjar has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
Dacia Duster has
  • timing belt engine
  • higher ground clearance
  • higher children safety
  • lower price
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