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Dacia Duster vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (16,300 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Toyota Proace City?

Dacia Duster vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Dacia Duster

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Toyota Proace City costs 20,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,521 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Duster uses 4.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Proace City

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 offers somewhat more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.4 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City delivers visibly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Duster

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.

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is only slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,377 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers substantially more boot space – 912 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 395 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries substantially more – 829 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 376 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City 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.

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Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Dacia Duster
Toyota Proace City

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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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Dacia Duster
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 140 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,377 - 1,559 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,813 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 453 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Toyota
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