Suzuki Vitara 2018 vs Dacia Duster 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara engine produces 10 HP less power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Dacia Duster. Despite less power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 185 mm (7.3 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. | |||
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 |
1120 litres | 1444 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 324 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 0.3 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`845 | |
| 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 (€): | 18 000 | 11 000 | |
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