What drivetrain options does the Dacia Duster have?

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

What is the maximum horsepower of the Dacia Duster?

The Dacia Duster reaches a peak output of 158 HP, depending on the model.

What are the consumption figures for the Dacia Duster in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.70 L.

How large is the Dacia Duster’s battery?

The battery capacity is 0.60 kWh.

What are the dimensions of the Dacia Duster?

Overall, the Dacia Duster is 4343 mm long, 1813 mm wide and 1656 mm high.

What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Hyundai i30's engine?

The Hyundai i30 reaches a peak output of 140 HP, depending on the model.

What are the consumption figures for the Hyundai i30 in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.70 L.

How much luggage fits in the Hyundai i30?

Depending on configuration, up to 395 L fit inside.

How big is the Hyundai i30 overall?

Overall, the Hyundai i30 is 4340 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1455 mm high.

Dacia Duster vs Hyundai i30 - Differences and prices compared

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 Hyundai i30 costs 24000 £. That’s a price difference of around 7714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Duster manages with 4.70 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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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 Dacia Duster has a slightly edge – offering 158 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 9.40 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 performs barely noticeable better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Hyundai i30 pulls slight stronger with 253 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 23 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Hyundai i30 is slight lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1377 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers clearly perceptible more room – 517 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs slightly better – up to 1609 L, which is about 308 L more than the Hyundai i30.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 to a small extent takes the win – 509 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Dacia Duster shows itself to be is largely superior 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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 16300 - 24900 £	Price 24000 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 7.5 L	Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 0.60 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 107 - 124 g/km	co2 130 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 50 L	Fuel tank capacity 50 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 1291 - 1407 kg
Trunk capacity 348 - 517 L	Trunk capacity 395 L
Length 4343 mm	Length 4340 mm
Width 1813 mm	Width 1795 mm
Height 1656 - 1659 mm	Height 1455 mm
Max trunk capacity 1414 - 1609 L	Max trunk capacity 1301 L
Payload 450 - 453 kg	Payload 463 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG	Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 158 HP	Power HP 100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.4 - 11.6 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.6 - 13.1 s
Max Speed 180 km/h	Max Speed 178 - 197 km/h
Torque 190 - 230 Nm	Torque 172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 84 - 116 kW	Power kW 74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity 1199 - 1789 cm3	Engine capacity 998 - 1482 cm3