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Dacia Duster vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (16,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Dacia Duster vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Dacia Duster

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Duster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Duster is substantially cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers a bit more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Duster

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 terms of curb weight, Dacia Duster is only slightly lighter – 1,377 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers a bit more boot space – 597 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries very slightly more – 502 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer holds a decisive overall lead 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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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
Dacia Duster
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Dacia Duster

The Dacia Duster is a straightforward, budget-friendly SUV that prioritizes practicality and value over flashy features. Its rugged styling and simple, roomy interior make it a sensible choice for buyers who want capable everyday transport without paying for extras they won’t use.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Dacia Duster
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
107 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,377 - 1,559 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,813 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 453 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Vauxhall
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