Dacia Duster vs MG HS/EHS – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 MG HS/EHS costs 24000 £. That’s a price difference of around 7714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG HS/EHS manages with 0.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 5 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

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 MG HS/EHS has a decisively edge – offering 272 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG HS/EHS is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.80 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.90 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MG HS/EHS performs minimal better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG HS/EHS pulls distinct stronger with 350 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Dacia Duster is clearly perceptible lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1625 kg. The difference is around 274 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers hardly perceptible more room – 517 L compared to 507 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1609 L, which is about 125 L more than the MG HS/EHS.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Duster hardly perceptible takes the win – 430 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Our conclusion: The MG HS/EHS proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MG HS/EHS is the better all-rounder in this comparison.