Skoda Yeti 2013 vs Dacia Duster 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 122 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Skoda Yeti is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Yeti engine produces 17 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Skoda Yeti reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Yeti is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Yeti consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Skoda Yeti over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Yeti consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Yeti 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 2013: 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: | 9 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Nissan Almera, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Yeti 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. | |||
| Skoda Yeti 2013 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.63 m | |
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Skoda Yeti is smaller, but higher. Skoda Yeti is 9 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Yeti is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1636 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Skoda Yeti has 68 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Yeti is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Skoda Yeti has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Skoda Yeti, so Skoda Yeti quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 6400 | |
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