Dacia Duster vs VW Amarok - Differences and prices compared

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Dacia Duster?

The Dacia Duster reaches a peak output of 158 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What are the consumption figures for the Dacia Duster in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.70 L.

Q: How large is the Dacia Duster’s battery?

The battery capacity is 0.60 kWh.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Dacia Duster?

Overall, the Dacia Duster is 4343 mm long, 1813 mm wide and 1656 mm high.

Q: What drive types are available for the VW Amarok?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the VW Amarok's engine?

Up to 240 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the VW Amarok according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 8.60 L.

Q: How big is the VW Amarok overall?

Length 5350 mm, width 1910 mm, height 1871 mm – those are the dimensions of the VW Amarok.

Compare performance (158 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 43200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or VW Amarok?

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Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)

VW Amarok

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

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the VW Amarok costs 43200 £. That’s a price difference of around 26960 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Dacia Duster manages with 4.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.60 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

Duster

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 VW Amarok has a noticeable edge – offering 240 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Amarok is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.80 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Amarok performs slight better – reaching 190 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Amarok pulls clearly stronger with 600 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm difference.

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Duster

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Dacia Duster is convincingly lighter – 1377 kg compared to 2262 kg. The difference is around 885 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Amarok decisively takes the win – 983 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 530 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

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Dacia Duster

Price : 16300 - 24900 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 7.5 L
Battery Capacity : 0.60 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 9.4 - 11.6 s
Model Year : 2025
Max Speed : 180 km/h
Torque : 190 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3 - 4
Doors : 5
Model : Duster
Modell : Duster mild hybrid 140, Duster hybrid 155, Duster Eco-G 120, Duster hybrid-G 150
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, C
Trim Level : Expression, Journey, Extreme, Extreme+, Essential (Autogasbetrieb), Essential (Benzinbetrieb), Expression (Autogasbetrieb), Expression (Benzinbetrieb), Journey (Autogasbetrieb), Journey (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme (Autogasbetrieb), Extreme (Benzinbetrieb), Expression 4x4 (Autogasbetrieb), Expression 4x4 (Benzinbetrieb), Journey 4x4 (Autogasbetrieb), Journey 4x4 (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme 4x4 (Autogasbetrieb), Extreme 4x4 (Benzinbetrieb)
Power kW : 84 - 116 kW
co2 : 107 - 124 g/km
Engine capacity : 1199 - 1789 cm3
Curb weight : 1377 - 1455 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 50 L
Trunk capacity : 348 - 517 L
Length : 4343 mm
Width : 1813 mm
Height : 1656 - 1659 mm
Brand : Dacia
Max trunk capacity : 1414 - 1609 L
Payload : 450 - 453 kg

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Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)

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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Dacia Duster

VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption
Price 16300 - 24900 £	Price 43200 - 64100 £
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 7.5 L	Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 10.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 0.60 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 107 - 124 g/km	co2 226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 50 L	Fuel tank capacity 80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type Pickup
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 4
Curb weight 1377 - 1455 kg	Curb weight 2262 - 2423 kg
Trunk capacity 348 - 517 L	Trunk capacity -
Length 4343 mm	Length 5350 mm
Width 1813 mm	Width 1910 mm
Height 1656 - 1659 mm	Height 1871 - 1884 mm
Max trunk capacity 1414 - 1609 L	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 450 - 453 kg	Payload 883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG	Engine Type Diesel
Transmission Manuel, Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 158 HP	Power HP 170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.4 - 11.6 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed 180 km/h	Max Speed 180 - 190 km/h
Torque 190 - 230 Nm	Torque 405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4	Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Power kW 84 - 116 kW	Power kW 125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity 1199 - 1789 cm3	Engine capacity 1996 - 2993 cm3