Suzuki Jimny 2018 vs Dacia Duster 2017
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
Petrol engines (Suzuki Jimny) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Dacia Duster) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
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: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 130 NM | 260 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
Suzuki Jimny engine produces 8 HP less power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 4.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
The Dacia Duster is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Jimny consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
740 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
510 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Dacia Duster 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
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 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Duster 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.65 m | 4.34 m | |
Width: | 1.65 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Jimny is 70 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 85 litres | 445 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1478 litres | |
Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 360 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. | |||
Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 0.3 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`819 | |
Safety: | |||
Suzuki Jimny scores higher in safety tests, but Dacia Duster is better rated in child safety tests. The Suzuki Jimny scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | low | low | |
Suzuki Jimny has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Suzuki Jimny, so Suzuki Jimny quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 25 000 | 11 000 | |
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