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Dacia Duster vs Nissan Townstar - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (158 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Nissan Townstar?

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Duster

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 Nissan Townstar costs 25700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9428 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Duster manages with 4.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.70 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

Townstar

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Dacia Duster has a to a small extent edge – offering 158 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 9.40 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Townstar performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Townstar pulls barely noticeable stronger with 245 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm difference.

Duster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Dacia Duster is hardly perceptible lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1509 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers evident more room – 775 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar performs significantly better – up to 3050 L, which is about 1441 L more than the Dacia Duster.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar clearly perceptible takes the win – 641 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar sits well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

Dacia Duster
Nissan Townstar

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Townstar

Nissan Townstar

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 265 - 281 km

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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Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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Dacia Duster
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
16300 - 24900 £
Price
25700 - 37700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
107 - 124 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Curb weight
1509 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Length
4343 mm
Length
4488 - 4911 mm
Width
1813 mm
Width
1859 - 1860 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Max trunk capacity
2800 - 3050 L
Payload
450 - 453 kg
Payload
506 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Dacia Duster have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.