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Dacia Duster vs Honda Civic – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Dacia Duster or Honda Civic?

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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Honda Civic

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Duster has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Honda Civic costs 32500 £. That’s a price difference of around 16208 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.70 L per 100 km – no difference here.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda Civic has a to a small extent edge – offering 184 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Honda Civic pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 315 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm difference.

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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 to a small extent lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers evident more room – 517 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs noticeable better – up to 1609 L, which is about 389 L more than the Honda Civic.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Duster slightly takes the win – 453 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

Dacia Duster
Honda Civic

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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 - 7.5 L

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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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Dacia Duster
Honda Civic
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Costs and Consumption

Price
16300 - 24900 £
Price
32500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 124 g/km
co2
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Length
4343 mm
Length
4560 mm
Width
1813 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Height
1408 mm
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Payload
450 - 453 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Honda
What drivetrain options does the Dacia Duster have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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