Renault Kadjar 2018 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Renault Kadjar engine produces 40 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Renault Kadjar 2018: 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: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.49 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 15 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 | 1444 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.2 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`139 | 1`899 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 18 000 | 11 000 | |
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