The popular Renault Duster, which is a cross between an SUV and a hatchback, has become popular lately. This is not surprising, given the low price of a car for an SUV. But many potential buyers are interested in the issue of fuel consumption per 100 km of Renault Duster. Based on the official information in the passport and the reviews of the owners on the forums, we can come to a certain conclusion.
Car engines
Renault Duster, which is produced for sale in Russia, can be equipped with three types of engines with different fuel supply systems and capacities. The following motors are delivered to Russia:
- Turbodiesel 1.5 liters per 109 horsepower. It is characterized by increased traction, the torque is 240 Nm at 1750 rpm. There is also a new fuel injection system and a turbocharger.
- Gasoline engine with cylinders with a total volume of 1.6. Its power is 114 horsepower, there is also a chain drive and a system for changing the phases of gas distribution.
- Gasoline engine with 2 liter cylinders. Its capacity is 143 liters. from. This engine has a special mode of efficiency and changes in the phases of gas distribution.
Naturally, the fuel consumption of the Renault-Duster will differ depending on the type of engine used.
Passport expense and economy
The relatively new Renault Duster is equipped with fairly economical engines that fully meet the requirements of the international environmental standard EURO 5. The designers in these engines used some innovative solutions that not only reduced the consumption of Renault Duster gasoline, but also improved the throttle response.
The diesel engine is now equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger. This is done so that the cross section at the inlet of the turbine can change as the load on the engine itself increases. This means that under any load - large or small - the engine will work in conditions close to ideal, and will not "eat" excess fuel at both high and low speeds. He always takes exactly as much fuel as he needs. Also, the diesel engines of this machine have Common Rail injection systems, which can deliver fuel under controlled high pressure and, more importantly, changeable torque depending on the number of engine revolutions.
All these innovations allowed to achieve significant fuel economy. Because of this, Renault-Duster’s fuel consumption per 100 km fits into the following figures:
- In the city - 5.9 liters.
- On the highway - 5 liters.
- The combined cycle is 5.3 liters.
For a diesel engine, these are quite good indicators.
Consumption "Renault-Duster" 1.6 with gasoline engines
1.6 L motors have a gas distribution system. According to the designers, this has reduced gas mileage. In addition, the car uses an electro-hydraulic power steering, and this also plays a role. The fact is that the pressure in the amplifier is not created by the engine, but by a separate electric motor, which allows saving an extra liter per 100 kilometers. Fuel Consumption Renault-Duster 1.6:
- In urban conditions - 9.3 liters.
- On the highway - 6.3 liters.
- The combined cycle is 7.6 liters.
Given the size of the engine, it cannot be said that Renault specialists were able to create something unique in terms of fuel economy. The same old 2003 Opel cars consume about the same amount of fuel with the same engine size. This applies not only to Opel, but also to cars of other brands. Therefore, 9.3 liters of gasoline in an urban environment with a 1.6 liter engine is normal, but not cool.
Fuel Consumption Renault-Duster 2.0
The most powerful engine that can be used in this car is a 2-liter eco-engine. The ecosystem in this engine reduces fuel consumption when there is no need for high power. At the same time, this mode is switched on manually, by pressing a button, and is turned off by default.
Fuel consumption "Renault-Duster" per 100 km with a gasoline engine 2.0:
- In the city - 10.1 liters.
- On the highway - 6.5 liters.
- Mixed - 7.8 liters.
When the mode is on, the savings reaches 10% of the total consumption. This means that in Eco mode, city consumption can be “caught up” to 9 liters per hundred, but engine power can be slightly reduced.
What affects profitability?
Note that the real consumption of “Renault-Duster” is somewhat different. After all, the numbers indicated above are valid only for an ideal car in conditions of ideal operation. But in reality, the voracity of the Renault-Duster machine is determined by many factors:
- The technical condition of the engine and the machine as a whole. For example, with a curved body, fuel consumption increases dramatically.
- The technical condition of the chassis and transmission.
- Equipment.
- Type of transmission.
- The number of drives, etc.
Not the last role is played by the driver’s ability to shift gears on time and not to retag. Therefore, no one can tell the exact fuel consumption per 100 km of the Renault-Duster. It will always be individual for each owner of this machine.
We also learn from driver reviews that some breakdowns can greatly increase fuel consumption. Sometimes gasoline consumption increases several times. Even tire pressure can increase the load on the engine, and as a result, fuel consumption will increase.
Transmission and economy
Not the last role is played by the transmission and equipment of the machine. Renault Duster is equipped with 4x4 and 2x4 manual gearboxes. There is also a 4x4 automatic transmission. Each of them will create its own unique load on the engine. Therefore, the fuel consumption of a Renault-Duster 4x4 will be different from the consumption of a 4x2 vehicle. The driving style of the driver also determines whether the flow will be increased or decreased.
The same can be said about the drive. With large climbs, four-wheel drive pays off and even saves gas. When towing a front or rear wheel drive, gas is consumed much faster and very much. In this regard, an all-wheel drive car is better.
Real fuel consumption "Renault-Duster"
Driver tests showed that the passport consumption of gasoline and diesel fuel of this car is fundamentally different from the real one. In principle, this should not surprise anyone - this happens more often than we would like.
If you try and keep the speed and speed stable, then the diesel consumption on the highway will be approximately 6-6.2 liters per 100 kilometers. But usually this does not happen, because it’s impossible to find a perfectly flat track. You always have to accelerate, slow down and go around something. Therefore, the consumption of 6.3 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers can be considered a normal result.
If you want all-wheel drive, that is, a version with a gasoline engine with 1.6-liter cylinders. Such a model in the city consumes 9.6 liters, and this practically corresponds to what the manufacturer writes in the passport. Of course, with the air conditioner turned on, consumption will increase to 10.2 liters per 100 km.
If you believe the reviews of the owners, then the full loading of the car by passengers can increase the consumption in the city to almost 11-13 liters. However, the consumption on the highway will be equal to 7 liters per 100 km, which is also an acceptable result.
The real fuel consumption of a Renault-Duster with a 2-liter engine and four-wheel drive in the city is 11.6 liters per 100 km. If you go up a little higher in this article, you will see that the passport value is -10.1 liters. And if you also turn on the air conditioner in parallel, then the consumption will increase by another 1 liter. On the highway, a car with such a configuration spends its fair 8 liters. You can even achieve seven liters per 100 km, but this is when the Eco mode is on, which, as you remember, saves an average of 10% of gasoline.
Traffic jams
But getting into traffic jams on this car is extremely undesirable. Indeed, when driving at a speed of 10-20 kilometers per hour, the actual consumption of the Renault-Duster can be about 21 liters per hundred. Some owners share terrible photos of the on-board computer, which shows the consumption of 45 liters per hundred, but this is when driving in traffic.
How to drive sparingly?
If you are the owner of a Renault-Duster car with a motor that eats gas, then you must adhere to the following rules:
- When accelerating, bring the torque to 4000.
- After accelerating in final gear, move with the arrow on the tachometer 2000 rpm.
- When driving around the city, try to keep the tachometer needle within 2,000 rpm in 2-4 gears.
If you have a diesel engine, then the situation will be slightly different. Typically, the optimal torque for a diesel engine is 2000 torque in fifth gear and a speed of 100-110 km / h. However, for the Renault Duster, this mode is reduced. All because of the diesel engine that is used here. Here, the consumption of diesel fuel is regulated by a special injection system and an unusual turbocharger with variable geometry. The owners of these cars on the forums write that their car is actually economical in all operating modes. But to fully appreciate the efficiency of a diesel engine is possible only with the correct driving style. And this is true for all cars, and not just for Duster.
Opinions
Many reviews can be found on thematic forums. It is often written that they buy a Renault Duster with diesel engines because of the obvious fuel economy. A car in the city consumes 6.5 liters of diesel per 100 km, but only subject to the correct driving style. As a result, savings compared to gasoline are about 200 rubles per 100 kilometers.
But the owners of gasoline engines (1.6 l) sometimes complain. Consumption in the city is 10 liters, in traffic this figure is growing. Because of this, you have to refuel the car more often than you would like. Therefore, for megacities and busy cities, where traffic jams are a common occurrence, a Renault-Duster with a gasoline engine is unlikely to work. The ideal option is a diesel engine with low fuel consumption.
In general, this car justifies the money that sellers ask for it. Of course, you can’t call it economical, but some other analogues for the same money, Renault-Duster can give odds in terms of efficiency.