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BMW 1 Series vs Dacia Duster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (28800 £ vs 16300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Dacia Duster?

BMW 1 Series

5 (1 Reviews)
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Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 BMW 1 Series costs 28800 £. That’s a price difference of around 12523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 1 Series manages with 4.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series has a convincingly edge – offering 300 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 4.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 1 Series 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: BMW 1 Series pulls convincingly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Dacia Duster is hardly perceptible lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1465 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers distinct more room – 517 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs noticeable better – up to 1609 L, which is about 409 L more than the BMW 1 Series.

When it comes to payload, BMW 1 Series to a small extent takes the win – 510 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race?

The BMW 1 Series proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 1 Series is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £28,800
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BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7.6 L
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BMW 1 Series

5 (1 Reviews)
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The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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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
28800 - 51100 £
Price
16300 - 24900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
107 - 124 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
49 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1465 - 1625 kg
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Length
4361 mm
Length
4343 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1813 mm
Height
1459 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Max trunk capacity
1135 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
450 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1499 - 1998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Dacia

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What drive types are available for the BMW 1 Series?

The BMW 1 Series is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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