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Dacia Duster vs Mitsubishi Outlander - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (158 HP vs 306 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 42800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Mitsubishi Outlander?

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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Mitsubishi Outlander

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 Mitsubishi Outlander costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 26571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mitsubishi Outlander manages with 0.80 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Mitsubishi Outlander has a convincingly edge – offering 306 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Outlander is slightly 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 Dacia Duster performs slight better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Outlander tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Dacia Duster is significantly lighter – 1377 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 693 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers hardly perceptible more room – 517 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 22 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs somewhat better – up to 1609 L, which is about 205 L more than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

When it comes to payload, Mitsubishi Outlander noticeable takes the win – 595 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mitsubishi Outlander proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mitsubishi Outlander is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Mitsubishi Outlander

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.80 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 85 km
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Mitsubishi Outlander

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Dacia Duster

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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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Mitsubishi Outlander

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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a sensible family SUV that blends roomy practicality with a calm, assured ride—ideal for school runs and weekend getaways. It won’t set pulses racing, but its tidy interior, straightforward equipment and low-stress ownership make it a smart, unfussy pick for buyers who prefer reliability over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16300 - 24900 £
Price
42800 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
83 - 85 km
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 124 g/km
co2
19 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2120 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
4343 mm
Length
4719 mm
Width
1813 mm
Width
1862 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Height
1746 - 1750 mm
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Max trunk capacity
1404 L
Payload
450 - 453 kg
Payload
545 - 595 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
-
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
306 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.90 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
225 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
2360 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mitsubishi

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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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