2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 152 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Toyota | Dacia |
Model | Sienna | Duster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |