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Dacia Duster vs VW Golf – Which car suits you better?
Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Dacia Duster or VW Golf fits your lifestyle better.
Duster
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Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Dacia Duster has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16300 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 8918 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.
Golf
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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 VW Golf has a decisively edge – offering 333 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm difference.
Duster
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Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW Golf is minimal lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1377 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Dacia Duster offers distinct more room – 517 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 136 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs noticeable better – up to 1609 L, which is about 372 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf a bit takes the win – 508 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.
from about £25,200
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VW Golf
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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VW Golf
The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Dacia Duster
VW Golf
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
16300 - 24900 £
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Price
25200 - 47600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
107 - 124 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1377 - 1455 kg
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Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
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Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4343 mm
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Length
4282 - 4296 mm
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Width
1813 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1656 - 1659 mm
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Height
1454 - 1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
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Payload
450 - 453 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 158 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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Torque
190 - 230 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
84 - 116 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
VW
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What drivetrain options does the Dacia Duster have?
The Dacia Duster is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.