Compare performance (158 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (16300 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Duster or VW Tiguan?
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 Tiguan costs 33300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17023 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Dacia Duster with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.30 L per 100 km.
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 Tiguan has a clearly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.40 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls decisively stronger with 400 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 170 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 somewhat lighter – 1377 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly perceptible more room – 652 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs barely noticeable better – up to 1650 L, which is about 41 L more than the Dacia Duster.
When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan somewhat takes the win – 533 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.
The VW Tiguan holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
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 Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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Price
16300 - 24900 £
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Price
33300 - 51900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 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
118 - 126 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
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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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
1599 - 1890 kg
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Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
4343 mm
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Length
4539 mm
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Width
1813 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Height
1656 - 1659 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1414 - 1609 L
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Payload
450 - 453 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 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, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 158 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
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Torque
190 - 230 Nm
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Torque
220 - 400 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
96 - 200 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
G, D, E, F, B
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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.