Subaru XV 2012 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 114 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Subaru XV engine produces 9 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Dacia Duster. Despite the higher power, Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru XV consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Subaru XV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru XV 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Duster engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Dacia Duster might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2010 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Dacia Duster 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.63 m | |
| Subaru XV is 14 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru XV is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 443 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1270 litres | 1604 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Subaru XV uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 334 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`800 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru XV scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru XV scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 5200 | |
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