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Audi Q5 vs Dacia Duster – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Two cars, one duel: Audi Q5 meets Dacia Duster.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Q5 @ Audi AG

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Duster has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Audi Q5 costs 44800 £. That’s a price difference of around 28551 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi Q5 manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

Duster @ Dacia / Renault Group Media

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q5 has a significantly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 209 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.50 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q5 performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi Q5 pulls clearly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm difference.

Q5 @ Audi AG

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Dacia Duster is evident lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1910 kg. The difference is around 533 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q5 offers minimal more room – 520 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs slight better – up to 1609 L, which is about 136 L more than the Audi Q5.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q5 a bit takes the win – 565 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi Q5 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi Q5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £44,800
Q5 @ Audi AG

Audi Q5

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 92 - 100 km
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The Audi Q5 feels like the sensible luxury choice — polished cabin materials, a calm ride and enough tech to keep commuters and weekend adventurers equally pleased. It won't shout for attention but will quietly check the boxes for buyers who want refinement, space and everyday usability with a dash of Audi charisma.

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Dacia Duster

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The Dacia Duster is a no-nonsense compact SUV that delivers rugged practicality and surprisingly comfortable everyday driving without fuss. It might not win any beauty contests, but its honest design, easy-to-live-with cabin and tough attitude make it a smart pick for buyers who want reliable transport without luxury frills.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
44800 - 78900 £
Price
16300 - 24900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
107 - 124 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1910 - 2245 kg
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Length
4717 mm
Length
4343 mm
Width
1900 mm
Width
1813 mm
Height
1647 - 1656 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Max trunk capacity
1300 - 1473 L
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
450 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Dacia

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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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