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Dacia Duster II 1.6 SCe (114 Hp)
Overall Rating
Dacia Duster:
The Dacia Duster is a family of subcompact crossovers produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since 2010, currently in its third generation. It is marketed as the Renault Duster in certain markets such as Latin America, Russia, Ukraine, Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The first generation was rebadged and restyled as the Nissan Terrano in CIS countries and India. It was introduced in March 2010, and is the third model of the Dacia brand based on the Logan platform, after the Sandero....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Dacia Duster (II). With 156 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 1179 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.9 s). The top speed reaches 172 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Duster II received a 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 2017, indicating adequate but not class-leading safety performance, particularly in safety assist systems.
1.6 SCe (114 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving and light suburban use, but lacks punch for highway overtaking or steep inclines.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for a naturally aspirated petrol engine, but not as efficient as the turbocharged options.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional value for money in the SUV segment
- • Robust and rugged design with good ground clearance
- • Available 4WD system offers genuine off-road capability
- • Spacious interior and practical boot capacity
- • Economical diesel engines with low running costs
- • Improved interior quality and technology over previous generation
Cons:
- • Euro NCAP safety rating is only 3 stars
- • Some interior materials still feel budget-oriented
- • Naturally aspirated engines can feel underpowered
- • Limited advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
- • Ride can be firm on larger wheels or rough surfaces
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: February, 2024 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Duster |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 SCe (114 Hp) |
| Start of production: | January, 2018 |
| End of production: | September, 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 114 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 71.3 Hp/l [2mm less] |
| Torque: | 156 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | H4M 738 More details about the engine H4M 738 |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 172 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.3 kg/Hp, 96.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 132.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1179 |
| Max. weight: | 1712 |
| Max load: | 533 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1478 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 445 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 625 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4341 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Width: | 1804 mm mm [9mm less] |
| Height: | 1693 mm mm [37mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2674 mm mm [17mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2052 mm |
| Front track: | 1563 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm |
| Front overhang: | 841 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 826 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 210 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.14 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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