Skoda Karoq 2017 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
| Skoda Karoq engine produces 35 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.0 | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | |
| 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 Skoda Karoq 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: | 4.38 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
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Skoda Karoq is larger, but lower. Skoda Karoq is 4 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, 4 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Karoq is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1444 litres | |
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Skoda Karoq has more luggage capacity. Skoda Karoq has 76 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`809 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Skoda Karoq scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The Skoda Karoq scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 11 000 | |
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