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 | 11.8 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 | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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: | 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 | 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): | 2`035 | 1`819 | |
| 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 | 11 200 | |
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