Dacia Duster (2013 – 2017) vs Buick Encore (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Buick Encore is the more powerful of the two, with up to 138 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 11.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 171 km/h. The Dacia Duster uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,447 kg.
| Specification |
Dacia
Duster
2013 – 2017
|
Buick
Encore
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Romania | United States |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 91 – 125 hp | 137 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 250 Nm | 201 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.7 – 13.8 s | 10.5 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 156 – 171 km/h | 185 – 187 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 8.0 L/100 km | 8.4 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,315 mm | 4,277 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,626 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,672 mm | 2,555 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,160 – 1,424 kg | 1,447 – 1,501 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.