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Dacia Duster vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (16,300 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Skoda Octavia Combi?

Dacia Duster vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
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Skoda Octavia Combi

  • considerably more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • slightly 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 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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Skoda Octavia Combi costs 25,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Octavia Combi uses 4.4 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 Skoda Octavia Combi offers considerably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.4 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers clearly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 140 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, Skoda Octavia Combi is barely lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,377 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers slightly more boot space – 640 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,700 L, about 91 L more than the Dacia Duster.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries slightly more – 534 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi is decisively ahead 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.

from £25,600
Octavia Combi

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
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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

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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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Price
25,600 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
0.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 140 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,377 - 1,455 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,343 mm
Length
4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,656 - 1,659 mm
Height
1,455 - 1,468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,414 - 1,609 L
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Payload
402 - 453 kg
Payload
471 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Skoda
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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