2012 Renault Duster vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Renault Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Renault Duster would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2012 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 645 kg more than 2012 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Duster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Duster. 2013 Honda Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Duster | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Duster | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 2797 mm |
