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Dacia Duster vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (16,300 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Peugeot Rifter?

Dacia Duster vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

Peugeot Rifter

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,583 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Duster uses 4.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Rifter

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 offers slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.4 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Dacia Duster is clearly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 48 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers noticeably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Duster

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Duster is only slightly lighter – 1,377 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 121 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 533 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Rifter offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,500 L, about 1,891 L more than the Dacia Duster.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries considerably more – 814 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 361 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter 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.

from £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
0.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,377 - 1,455 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,343 mm
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,656 - 1,659 mm
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,414 - 1,609 L
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Payload
402 - 453 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Peugeot
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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