2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Croma (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Duster weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Because 2010 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster. 2009 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Croma | 2010 Renault Duster | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Croma | Duster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |