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Dacia Duster vs SEAT Ateca – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Dacia Duster or SEAT Ateca fits your lifestyle better.

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 SEAT Ateca costs 25100 £. That’s a price difference of around 8828 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Duster manages with 4.70 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the SEAT Ateca with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Dacia Duster has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 158 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ateca is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the SEAT Ateca performs a bit better – reaching 202 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: SEAT Ateca pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, SEAT Ateca is barely noticeable lighter – 1345 kg compared to 1377 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers hardly perceptible more room – 517 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs minimal better – up to 1609 L, which is about 5 L more than the SEAT Ateca.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Ateca to a small extent takes the win – 525 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Dacia Duster shows itself to be has a very small edge 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
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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

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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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SEAT Ateca

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The SEAT Ateca blends sharp, purposeful styling with practical space that turns everyday errands into something a bit more enjoyable. It’s poised and engaging to drive for its segment, offers solid value, and has just enough personality to make you smile on the school run.

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Dacia Duster
SEAT Ateca
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Costs and Consumption

Price
16300 - 24900 £
Price
25100 - 36900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 6.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 124 g/km
co2
129 - 144 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Curb weight
1345 - 1514 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
510 L
Length
4343 mm
Length
4381 mm
Width
1813 mm
Width
1841 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Height
1601 mm
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Max trunk capacity
1604 L
Payload
450 - 453 kg
Payload
516 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
116 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 11 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
183 - 202 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D
Brand
Dacia
Brand
SEAT
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.