Compare performance (158 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 34600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or VW ID.4?
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 ID.4 costs 34600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18295 £.
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 ID.4 has a convincingly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.4 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 4 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.4 pulls significantly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 449 Nm difference.
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 clearly lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1975 kg. The difference is around 598 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW ID.4 offers minimal more room – 543 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster performs minimal better – up to 1609 L, which is about 34 L more than the VW ID.4.
When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 a bit takes the win – 551 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.
Overall, the VW ID.4 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.
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 VW ID.4 is a calm, roomy electric SUV that turns everyday driving into a quietly confident experience, its practical packaging and smooth manners tailored perfectly for family life. Volkswagen's solid build and intuitive interior tech mean you get electric practicality without the sci‑fi theatrics, making the ID.4 a sensible, surprisingly likable choice for most buyers.
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Price
16300 - 24900 £
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Price
34600 - 47200 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 - 17 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
356 - 569 km
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Battery Capacity
0.60 kWh
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Battery Capacity
52 - 77 kWh
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co2
107 - 124 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1975 - 2248 kg
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Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
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Trunk capacity
543 L
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Length
4343 mm
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Length
4582 - 4584 mm
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Width
1813 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1656 - 1659 mm
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Height
1619 - 1634 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
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Max trunk capacity
1575 L
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Payload
450 - 453 kg
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Payload
515 - 551 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
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 158 HP
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Power HP
170 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
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Torque
190 - 230 Nm
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Torque
310 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
84 - 116 kW
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1789 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
VW
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The Dacia Duster is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.