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Dacia Duster vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (16,300 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Porsche Cayenne?

Dacia Duster vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Duster is substantially cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 998 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.4 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers clearly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 1,270 Nm more.

Duster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Duster is clearly lighter – 1,377 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 753 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne stands 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.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 668 km
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Dacia Sandero
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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

5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Value for Money

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
16,300 - 24,900 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
107 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,377 - 1,559 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,813 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 453 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Porsche
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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