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Dacia Duster vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (16,300 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Fiat 500?

Dacia Duster vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Dacia Duster

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Duster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Duster is only slightly cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Fiat 500 costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Duster uses 4.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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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 Dacia Duster offers clearly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Dacia Duster delivers barely more torque with 230 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Duster

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Dacia Duster offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is markedly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,377 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Duster offers significantly more boot space – 517 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 332 L.

When it comes to payload, the Dacia Duster carries visibly more – 453 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Duster is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £16,300
Duster

Dacia Duster

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
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Reviews Dacia Duster

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Dave
11 May 2026, 00:08:47

As a previous owner of a manual 1998 Suzuki Vitara (two door), I was thrilled when the Duster was announced. The Bigster seems like a safer (and less adventurous) alternative to the Duster.

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Buh
14 Dec 2025, 22:40:05

I find the difference between the two very minimal.
And for almost €20k more 💶 I would absolutely not choose the Tiguan.

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3.7 (1 Reviews)
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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
107 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,377 - 1,559 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,813 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
402 - 453 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Dacia Duster have?

The Dacia Duster is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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