2012 Dacia Duster vs. 2012 Renault Duster

To start off, both 2012 Dacia Duster and 2012 Renault Duster were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster.

Because 2012 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Dacia Duster (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Dacia Duster 2012 Renault Duster
Make Dacia Renault
Model Duster Duster
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1461 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 168 km/hour 164 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.1 seconds 11.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Length 4315 mm 4315 mm
Vehicle Width 1822 mm 1822 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2673 mm 2673 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.6 L/100km 7.5 L/100km