2011 Audi TT vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi TT weights approximately 340 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 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dacia Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT 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, 2011 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi TT | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Audi | Dacia |
| Model | TT | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1349 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2469 mm | 2673 mm |
