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Dacia Duster vs Toyota Land Cruiser – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Dacia Duster or Toyota Land Cruiser?

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 Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70700 £. That’s a price difference of around 54428 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Duster manages with 4.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.60 L. The difference is about 5.90 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 Toyota Land Cruiser has a noticeable edge – offering 205 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9.40 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.30 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Dacia Duster performs minimal better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Land Cruiser pulls decisively stronger with 500 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Dacia Duster is significantly lighter – 1377 kg compared to 2610 kg. The difference is around 1233 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers distinct more room – 742 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser performs slightly better – up to 1895 L, which is about 286 L more than the Dacia Duster.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Land Cruiser somewhat takes the win – 540 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Dacia Duster
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Costs and Consumption

Price
16300 - 24900 £
Price
70700 - 79300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 124 g/km
co2
278 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
Curb weight
2610 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4343 mm
Length
4925 mm
Width
1813 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
Height
1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
Payload
450 - 453 kg
Payload
540 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
2755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Toyota
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.