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Dacia Duster vs Porsche Cayenne – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Porsche Cayenne?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Dacia Duster has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 70723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Cayenne manages with 4 L and is therefore somewhat more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Porsche Cayenne has a convincingly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 581 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 5.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs decisively better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls convincingly stronger with 950 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 720 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Dacia Duster is clearly lighter – 1377 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 753 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly perceptible more room – 772 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs minimal better – up to 1708 L, which is about 99 L more than the Dacia Duster.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne noticeable takes the win – 705 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Cayenne shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16300 - 24900 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
107 - 124 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
4343 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1813 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
450 - 453 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

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

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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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