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Dacia Duster vs Renault Express - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (158 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 17100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Renault Express?

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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Renault Express

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Duster has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Renault Express costs 17100 £. That’s a price difference of around 848 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Express manages with 4.60 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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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 has a evident edge – offering 158 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9.40 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.90 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Duster performs slight better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Express pulls slight stronger with 240 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Dacia Duster offers clearly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Renault Express is barely noticeable lighter – 1296 kg compared to 1377 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Express performs significantly better – up to 3300 L, which is about 1691 L more than the Dacia Duster.

When it comes to payload, Renault Express clearly perceptible takes the win – 700 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 247 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Dacia Duster shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.

from about £16,300
Duster

Dacia Duster

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 7.5 L
Dacia Duster
Renault Express

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Dacia Duster

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Dacia Duster
Renault Express
Duster

Costs and Consumption

Price
16300 - 24900 £
Price
17100 - 19500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 124 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4343 mm
Length
4393 mm
Width
1813 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Height
1811 mm
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 L
Payload
450 - 453 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Dacia Duster have?

The Dacia Duster is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.