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Toyota Hilux vs Dacia Bigster comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (45,800 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Hilux or Dacia Bigster?

Toyota Hilux vs Dacia Bigster: Key differences

Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
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Dacia Bigster

4.5 (12 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Hilux

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Bigster is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Toyota Hilux costs 45,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,287 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Dacia Bigster uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

Bigster

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 Toyota Hilux offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Bigster is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.7 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Hilux

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 Bigster is significantly lighter – 1,425 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 825 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries clearly more – 960 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 495 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Bigster has only a minor advantage 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.

from £20,600
Bigster

Dacia Bigster

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Toyota Hilux
Dacia Bigster

Costs and Consumption

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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Dacia Bigster

The Dacia Bigster is a straightforward, value-driven SUV that emphasizes space, practicality and low running costs rather than flashy tech. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a roomy, well-built family car with rugged styling and easy-to-use features at an affordable price.

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Toyota Hilux
Dacia Bigster

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Price
20,600 - 28,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
257 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 264 g/km
co2
106 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,425 - 1,611 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
444 - 667 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
715 - 960 kg
Payload
434 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid, LPG
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Power kW
103 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Dacia
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