Volkswagen T-Cross 2023 vs Dacia Duster 2025

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Volkswagen T-Cross
2023 -
Dacia Duster
2025 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.5 Petrol1.8 Hybrid
Petrol engines (Volkswagen T-Cross) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Dacia Duster) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions.

Performance

Power: 150 HP109 HP
Torque: 250 NM172 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds9.4 seconds
Volkswagen T-Cross is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen T-Cross engine produces 41 HP more power than Dacia Duster, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Dacia Duster. Thanks to more power Volkswagen T-Cross reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 6.0 l/100km4.8 l/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 11.30 € no data
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Petrol€/l
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 660 km in combined cycle1040 km in combined cycle
Dacia Duster gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.13 m4.34 m
Width: 1.76 m1.81 m
Height: 1.57 m1.66 m
Volkswagen T-Cross is smaller.
Volkswagen T-Cross is 22 cm shorter than the Dacia Duster, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen T-Cross is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 455 litres430 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1281 litres1522 litres
Even though the car is shorter, The Dacia Duster may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 241 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen T-Cross is 0.2 metres less than that of the Dacia Duster.
Gross weight: 1`800 kg1`905 kg
Net weight:1`326 kg1`380 kg
Load capacity:474 kg525 kg
Volkswagen T-Cross load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Dacia Duster. Therefore, Dacia Duster is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 21 40021 800
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen T-Cross has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
Dacia Duster has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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