Dacia Duster vs Hyundai Inster – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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 evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Hyundai Inster costs 20500 £. That’s a price difference of around 4208 £.

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 Dacia Duster has a a bit edge – offering 140 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 9.90 s, while the Hyundai Inster takes 10.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Duster performs slightly better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Hyundai Inster tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Dacia Duster pulls distinct stronger with 230 Nm compared to 147 Nm. That’s about 83 Nm difference.

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: Dacia Duster offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Dacia Duster is barely noticeable lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1380 kg. The difference is around 29 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers significantly more room – 517 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs evident better – up to 1609 L, which is about 550 L more than the Hyundai Inster.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Duster slightly takes the win – 430 kg compared to 357 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Our conclusion: The Dacia Duster proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Dacia Duster is the better all-rounder in this comparison.