Dacia Duster I or Fiat Tipo (356)?

2010–2017 vs 2015–present · SUV 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Wagon/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Duster I 4,315 mm, Tipo (356) 4,571 mm — a 26 cm difference.
Boot: Duster I 475 l, Tipo (356) 550 l.
Lowest consumption: Duster I 4.8 l/100 km, Tipo (356) 3.7 l/100 km.
Power: Duster I 66–92 kW, Tipo (356) 70–96 kW.
Standard equipment: Duster I 15 items (Access), Tipo (356) 32 items (Pop).
On Autodrom: Tipo (356) from €3,900 (1 listing); no Duster I is listed right now.

Dacia Duster I2010–2017 · 4 engines · Access, Ambiance, Laureate, PrestigeSpecifications →Listings →

Fiat Tipo (356)2015–present · 14 engines · Pop, Easy, Lounge, CrossSpecifications →1 listing from €3,900 →

Only differences

better value

	Dacia Duster I2010–2017no listings	Fiat Tipo (356)2015–present1 listing · from €3,900
Dimensions
Length	Length4,315 mm	Length4,368 mm–4,571 mm
Width	Width1,822 mm	Width1,792 mm–1,818 mm
Height	Height1,630 mm	Height1,495 mm–1,556 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,673 mm	Wheelbase2,636 mm–2,638 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance210 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–185 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume408 l–475 l	Trunk volume440 l–550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,160 kg–1,294 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,390 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank45 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2017	Production years2015–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Wagon, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–92 kW (90–125 hp)	Power70–96 kW (95–131 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.8 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 90	Lowest consumption3.7 l/100 km · 1.3 MultiJet 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.4 s · 1.2 TCe 125	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 1.5 Hybrid 130 DCT
Top speed	Top speed172 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsAccess · Pop
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Access	Items in the base trim32 · Pop
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Prestige	Items in the top trim44 · Lounge
Equipment · Comfort1 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,900

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Dacia Duster I or Fiat Tipo (356)?

Length: Fiat Tipo (356) 4,571 mm, Dacia Duster I 4,315 mm (a 256 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,638 vs 2,673 mm. Boot: 550 vs 475 l.

Which uses less fuel — Dacia Duster I or Fiat Tipo (356)?

The most frugal Dacia Duster I uses 4.8 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 90); the most frugal Fiat Tipo (356) 3.7 l/100 km (1.3 MultiJet 95).

Which is more powerful — Dacia Duster I or Fiat Tipo (356)?

The strongest Dacia Duster I makes 92 kW (125 hp) (1.2 TCe 125); the strongest Fiat Tipo (356) 96 kW (131 hp) (1.6 MultiJet 130).

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