The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105 4x2 (Autogas) (13 - 15) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 14,600

€ 28,800

€ 14,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
64
71.7
78.7
66
72.5
80.4
71.7 in
Width
72.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64 in
Height
66 in
105.2
169.9
105.9
174.9
169.9 in
Length
174.9 in
105.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
723 lb
20.39 %

General
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
SD
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
100 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
100 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
106 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
103 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
28.22 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
26 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
235 mi
Range
364 mi
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
235 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
132.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
187.5 kWh
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
132.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Duster 1.6 16V LPG 105
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









46.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft