Subaru XV 2017 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Subaru XV is more dynamic to drive. Subaru XV engine produces 35 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Subaru XV reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Duster is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Subaru XV consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru XV could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru XV consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 221 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 16 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Subaru Forester | 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. | |||
| Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.69 m | |
| Subaru XV is 12 cm longer than the Dacia Duster, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru XV is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1290 litres | 1444 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Subaru XV has 60 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. 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 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru XV is 1.4 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster, which means Subaru XV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`809 | |
| 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 (€): | 20 200 | 10 200 | |
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