What drivetrain options does the Dacia Duster have?

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

What is the maximum horsepower of the Dacia Duster?

The Dacia Duster reaches a peak output of 158 HP, depending on the model.

What are the consumption figures for the Dacia Duster in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.70 L.

How large is the Dacia Duster’s battery?

The battery capacity is 0.60 kWh.

What are the dimensions of the Dacia Duster?

Overall, the Dacia Duster is 4343 mm long, 1813 mm wide and 1656 mm high.

What drive types are available for the Renault Mégane?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the Renault Mégane deliver on the road?

The Renault Mégane reaches a peak output of 218 HP, depending on the model.

What is the Renault Mégane’s energy consumption?

In the WLTP cycle, the Renault Mégane consumes around 15.40 kWh.

What is the Renault Mégane’s maximum WLTP range?

According to WLTP, the Renault Mégane can travel up to 452 km on a single charge.

What are the Renault Mégane’s length, width and height?

Overall, the Renault Mégane is 4200 mm long, 1783 mm wide and 1505 mm high.

Dacia Duster vs Renault Mégane - Differences and prices compared

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

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Renault Mégane costs 35100 £. That’s a price difference of around 18780 £.

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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 Renault Mégane has a noticeable edge – offering 218 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Duster performs somewhat better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Mégane pulls noticeable stronger with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Dacia Duster is evident lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1719 kg. The difference is around 342 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers clearly perceptible more room – 517 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs somewhat better – up to 1609 L, which is about 277 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Duster minimal takes the win – 453 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Renault Mégane shows itself to be edges out slightly 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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Costs and Consumption
Price 16300 - 24900 £	Price 35100 - 38500 £
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 7.5 L	Consumption L/100km -
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km 15.40 kWh
Electric Range -	Electric Range 452 km
Battery Capacity 0.60 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 107 - 124 g/km	co2 0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 50 L	Fuel tank capacity -

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1377 - 1455 kg	Curb weight 1719 kg
Trunk capacity 348 - 517 L	Trunk capacity 389 L
Length 4343 mm	Length 4200 mm
Width 1813 mm	Width 1783 mm
Height 1656 - 1659 mm	Height 1505 mm
Max trunk capacity 1414 - 1609 L	Max trunk capacity 1332 L
Payload 450 - 453 kg	Payload 446 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG	Engine Type Electric
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 158 HP	Power HP 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.4 - 11.6 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.40 s
Max Speed 180 km/h	Max Speed 160 km/h
Torque 190 - 230 Nm	Torque 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders -
Power kW 84 - 116 kW	Power kW 160 kW
Engine capacity 1199 - 1789 cm3	Engine capacity -