Suzuki SX4 2013 vs Dacia Duster 2013
| 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: | 117 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 12 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Suzuki SX4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki SX4 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: | 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: | 25 years | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Vitara | 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. | |||
| Suzuki SX4 2013 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.63 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller. Suzuki SX4 is 2 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | 1636 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Suzuki SX4 has 43 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 367 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5800 | |
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