Dacia Duster vs Toyota Hilux – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 Toyota Hilux costs 39800 £. That’s a price difference of around 23482 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Duster manages with 5 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.70 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.

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 Toyota Hilux has a distinct edge – offering 204 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Duster performs minimal better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Toyota Hilux tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Dacia Duster is clearly lighter – 1351 kg compared to 2085 kg. The difference is around 734 kg.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Hilux decisively takes the win – 1125 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 695 kg.

Our conclusion: The Dacia Duster proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Dacia Duster is the better all-rounder in this comparison.