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Dacia Duster vs Ford Ranger - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (158 HP vs 292 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 37500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Ford Ranger?

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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Ford Ranger

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Duster has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Ford Ranger costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 21248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Ranger manages with 3.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

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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 Ford Ranger has a decisively edge – offering 292 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 134 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Ranger performs slight better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Ranger pulls decisively stronger with 697 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 467 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Dacia Duster is significantly lighter – 1377 kg compared to 2082 kg. The difference is around 705 kg.

When it comes to payload, Ford Ranger significantly takes the win – 1108 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 655 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Ranger shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £37,500
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Ford Ranger

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 292 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.1 - 13.8 L
  • Electric Range : 42 km
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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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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Reviews Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
16300 - 24900 £
Price
37500 - 71900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 13.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
42 km
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.80 kWh
co2
107 - 124 g/km
co2
70 - 315 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 4
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Curb weight
2082 - 2511 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4343 mm
Length
5370 - 5420 mm
Width
1813 mm
Width
1918 - 1968 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Height
1868 - 1922 mm
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 453 kg
Payload
676 - 1108 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
170 - 292 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
405 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
125 - 215 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Ford

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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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