Dacia Duster vs Toyota Yaris – Which one offers the better deal?

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 evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the Toyota Yaris costs 21900 £. That’s a price difference of around 5580 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 5 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: 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 Toyota Yaris has a significantly edge – offering 280 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.90 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Yaris pulls convincingly stronger with 390 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 160 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 Toyota Yaris is evident lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1351 kg. The difference is around 261 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers convincingly more room – 517 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 231 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs convincingly better – up to 1609 L, which is about 674 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris to a small extent takes the win – 525 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

All in all, the Toyota Yaris shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.