Compare performance (158 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 23800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Skoda Octavia Limousine?
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 Skoda Octavia Limousine costs 23800 £. That’s a price difference of around 7543 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Octavia Limousine manages with 4.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Limousine has a significantly edge – offering 265 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Limousine is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 3 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs clearly perceptible better – 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: Skoda Octavia Limousine pulls distinct stronger with 370 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is slight lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1377 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers somewhat more room – 600 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1609 L, which is about 54 L more than the Skoda Octavia Limousine.
When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine slightly takes the win – 545 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.
The Skoda Octavia Limousine proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Octavia Limousine is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
16300 - 24900 £
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Price
23800 - 41700 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L
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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
0.60 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
107 - 124 g/km
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co2
111 - 154 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
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Curb weight
1351 - 1537 kg
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Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
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Trunk capacity
600 L
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Length
4343 mm
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Length
4698 - 4709 mm
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Width
1813 mm
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Width
1829 mm
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Height
1656 - 1659 mm
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Height
1455 - 1470 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
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Max trunk capacity
1555 L
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Payload
450 - 453 kg
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Payload
495 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 158 HP
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Power HP
116 - 265 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
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Torque
190 - 230 Nm
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Torque
220 - 370 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
84 - 116 kW
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Power kW
85 - 195 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Skoda
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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.