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.

Is the Skoda Scala offered with different drivetrains?

The Skoda Scala is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Skoda Scala's engine?

Up to 150 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Skoda Scala use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 5 L.

How big is the Skoda Scala overall?

The Skoda Scala measures 4362 mm long, 1793 mm wide and 1514 mm high.

Dacia Duster vs Skoda Scala – Which car is better? Specs, differences & 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 perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Skoda Scala costs 20900 £. That’s a price difference of around 4628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Duster manages with 4.70 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Skoda Scala with 5 L. The difference is about 0.30 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 minimal edge – offering 158 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Scala is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8.20 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Scala performs slightly better – reaching 221 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Skoda Scala pulls minimal stronger with 250 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

Duster @ Dacia / Renault Group Media

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, Skoda Scala is to a small extent lighter – 1199 kg compared to 1377 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers minimal more room – 517 L compared to 467 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs a bit better – up to 1609 L, which is about 199 L more than the Skoda Scala.

When it comes to payload, Dacia Duster slight takes the win – 453 kg compared to 431 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Dacia Duster proves to be has the upper hand and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Dacia Duster is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 16300 - 24900 £	Price 20900 - 30700 £
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 7.5 L	Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 0.60 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 107 - 124 g/km	co2 114 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 50 L	Fuel tank capacity 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type Hatchback
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1377 - 1455 kg	Curb weight 1199 - 1271 kg
Trunk capacity 348 - 517 L	Trunk capacity 467 L
Length 4343 mm	Length 4362 mm
Width 1813 mm	Width 1793 mm
Height 1656 - 1659 mm	Height 1514 mm
Max trunk capacity 1414 - 1609 L	Max trunk capacity 1410 L
Payload 450 - 453 kg	Payload 403 - 431 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG	Engine Type Petrol
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 95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.4 - 11.6 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.2 - 10.8 s
Max Speed 180 km/h	Max Speed 192 - 221 km/h
Torque 190 - 230 Nm	Torque 175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 84 - 116 kW	Power kW 70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1199 - 1789 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3