Suzuki SX4 2013 vs Dacia Duster 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 201 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 35 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 119 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki SX4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 800 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 2010: 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 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 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | 1604 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 335 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`838 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki SX4 scores higher in safety tests. The Suzuki SX4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 5200 | |
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