Dacia Duster vs VW Caddy – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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 decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the VW Caddy costs 27800 £. That’s a price difference of around 11482 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy manages with 0.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 5 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

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 Caddy has a barely noticeable edge – offering 150 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Duster is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 9.90 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.40 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Caddy performs minimal better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 320 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers distinct more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, the Dacia Duster is to a small extent lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1575 kg. The difference is around 224 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy performs clearly better – up to 3700 L, which is about 2091 L more than the Dacia Duster.

When it comes to payload, VW Caddy noticeable takes the win – 710 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 kg.

All in all, the VW Caddy shows itself to be dominates this comparison 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.