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Dacia Duster vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (16,300 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Nissan Townstar?

Dacia Duster vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Nissan Townstar

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Duster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Duster is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 25,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,428 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Duster uses 4.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Townstar with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Townstar

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 offers moderately more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.4 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 12.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Townstar is very slightly faster – 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: the Nissan Townstar delivers only slightly more torque with 245 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Duster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Duster is marginally lighter – 1,377 kg compared to 1,509 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Townstar offers visibly more boot space – 775 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,050 L, about 1,441 L more than the Dacia Duster.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries noticeably more – 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 is far ahead overall 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.

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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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 265 - 281 km
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Dacia Duster

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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Reviews Dacia Duster

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Buh
14 Dec 2025, 22:40:05

I find the difference between the two very minimal.
And for almost €20k more 💶 I would absolutely not choose the Tiguan.

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Value for Money

Nissan Townstar

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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Reviews Nissan Townstar

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J
9 Oct 2025, 15:40:28

A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Dacia Duster
Nissan Townstar

Costs and Consumption
Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Price
25,700 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 281 km
Battery Capacity
0.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
107 - 140 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
1,377 - 1,455 kg
Curb weight
1,509 - 2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 775 L
Length
4,343 mm
Length
4,488 - 4,911 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Width
1,859 - 1,860 mm
Height
1,656 - 1,659 mm
Height
1,838 - 1,869 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,414 - 1,609 L
Max trunk capacity
2,800 - 3,050 L
Payload
402 - 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 - 11.7 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
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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.

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