Compare performance (158 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 21900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or Toyota Yaris?
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: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.
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 158 HP. That’s roughly 122 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 9.40 s. That’s about 3.90 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: Toyota Yaris pulls convincingly stronger with 390 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.
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, Toyota Yaris is evident lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1377 kg. The difference is around 287 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 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.
Overall, the Toyota Yaris shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
16300 - 24900 £
|
Price
21900 - 46700 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
|
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
107 - 124 g/km
|
co2
87 - 215 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
4 - 5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
3 - 5
|
|
Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
|
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
|
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
|
|
Length
4343 mm
|
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
|
|
Width
1813 mm
|
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
|
|
Height
1656 - 1659 mm
|
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
|
Max trunk capacity
935 L
|
|
Payload
450 - 453 kg
|
Payload
289 - 525 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
|
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
|
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
|
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
|
|
Max Speed
180 km/h
|
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
|
|
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
|
Torque
390 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
3
|
|
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
|
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
|
|
Brand
Dacia
|
Brand
Toyota
|
The Dacia Duster is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.