Suzuki SX4 2016 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 30 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Suzuki SX4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki SX4 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Duster gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Duster 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. Note, however, that this Dacia Duster version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Dacia Duster 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki SX4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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: | 4.30 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.69 m | |
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Suzuki SX4 is smaller. Suzuki SX4 is 4 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki SX4 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1269 litres | 1478 litres | |
| Suzuki SX4 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 209 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`801 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Suzuki SX4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Suzuki SX4, so Suzuki SX4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 11 200 | |
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