Skoda Roomster 2006 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Roomster engine produces 40 HP less power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Dacia Duster. Due to the lower power, Skoda Roomster reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Roomster gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dacia Duster 2010: 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. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Dacia Duster 2010 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.63 m | |
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Skoda Roomster is smaller. Skoda Roomster is 12 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Roomster is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1780 litres | 1604 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Roomster is 0.3 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`725 | 1`844 | |
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| Quality: | Dacia Duster has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Roomster has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Dacia Duster, so Dacia Duster quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5200 | |
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