Dacia Duster (2010 – 2013) vs Vauxhall Meriva (2010 – 2014): specs compared
The Vauxhall Meriva is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 10.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 196 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. The Dacia Duster is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,285 kg.
| Specification |
Dacia
Duster
2010 – 2013
|
Vauxhall
Meriva
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2010 – 2013 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 125 hp | 95 – 140 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 240 Nm | 130 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 – 14.9 s | 9.9 – 14.5 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 175 km/h | 166 – 196 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 7.9 L/100 km | 4.7 – 6.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,315 mm | 4,288 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,626 mm | 1,615 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,672 mm | 2,644 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,160 – 1,294 kg | 1,285 – 1,430 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.