2010 Dacia Duster vs. 2012 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dacia Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dacia Duster would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 347 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Because 2010 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dacia 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, 2012 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dacia Duster | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Dacia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Duster | Passat |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2712 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
