Suzuki SX4 2016 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 111 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki SX4 is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki SX4 engine produces 4 HP less power than Dacia Duster, but torque is 14 NM more than Dacia Duster. Despite less power, Suzuki SX4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 7.0 | |
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The Suzuki SX4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki SX4 consumes 2 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 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 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 2017: 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Swift | 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: | 4.30 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 | 1444 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 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki SX4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`809 | |
| 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 (€): | 16 200 | 10 600 | |
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