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SsangYong Korando vs Dacia Duster comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Dacia Duster?

SsangYong Korando vs Dacia Duster: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

Dacia Duster

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Duster is considerably cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Duster uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

Duster

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 SsangYong Korando offers slightly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SsangYong Korando is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.4 s, while the Dacia Duster takes 9.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Korando is barely faster – reaching 191 km/h, while the Dacia Duster tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Korando

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 terms of curb weight, Dacia Duster is moderately lighter – 1,377 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers very slightly more boot space – 551 L compared to 517 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Dacia Duster offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,609 L, about 361 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries barely more – 463 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando shows a few small advantages 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.

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Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 km
SsangYong Korando
Dacia Duster

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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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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SsangYong Korando
Dacia Duster

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
16,300 - 24,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
0.6 kWh
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
107 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,377 - 1,455 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
348 - 517 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
4,343 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
1,656 - 1,659 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
1,414 - 1,609 L
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
402 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
190 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Dacia
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