Suzuki Vitara 2018 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Dacia Duster is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 13 HP less power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Dacia Duster. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.6 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Suzuki Vitara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 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. | |||
| 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 particularly demanding on fuel quality.
The most critical ... More about Dacia Duster 2017 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.69 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Vitara is 17 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
642 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Dacia Duster has more luggage space. Suzuki Vitara has 70 litres less trunk space than the Dacia Duster. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 836 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.3 metres more than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`725 kg | 1`712 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`268 kg | 1`179 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 457 kg | 533 kg | |
| Suzuki Vitara load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem less than Dacia Duster. Therefore, Dacia Duster is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Duster has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 10 000 | |
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