Dacia Duster vs Vauxhall Frontera
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| DaciaDuster | VauxhallFrontera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2024 | January 2025 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Hybrid | Hybrid, Electric |
| Power | 138–156 bhp (better) | 109–143 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 9.2–9.9 s | 9–13 s (better) |
| Top speed | – | 88–118 mph |
| Engine or motors | mild hybrid 140: 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol with 48V mild hybrid, 103 kW (140 hp); hybrid 155: 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol full hybrid with a 1.4 kWh battery, 116 kW (155 hp) combined; hybrid 150 4x4: 1.2-litre turbo petrol 48V mild hybrid with an electric rear motor, 113 kW (150 hp) combined; bhp converted from kW | Hybrid: 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol with 48V battery and a 21 kW (28hp) electric motor in the gearbox, 110PS (81 kW) or 145PS (107 kW); Electric: 83 kW (113PS) peak, 53 kW continuous; bhp converted from Vauxhall's kW figures |
| Torque | 230 Nm (1.2 turbo); hybrid 155 172 Nm petrol engine plus 205 Nm electric | 205 Nm (Hybrid 110PS), 230 Nm (Hybrid 145PS), 124.5 Nm (Electric) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (mild hybrid 140), multimode automatic (hybrid 155), 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (hybrid 150 4x4) | 6-speed e-DCT6 dual-clutch automatic (Hybrid), single-speed (Electric) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive; four-wheel drive with a rear electric motor on the hybrid 150 4x4 | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 190–248 miles |
| Battery | – | 44–54 kWh |
| Fastest charging | – | 100 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 50–61.4 mpg (better) | 53.3 mpg |
| Range detail | – | WLTP: up to 190 miles (44 kWh) or 247–248 miles (54 kWh Extended Range) depending on trim. Vauxhall's 44 kWh spec sheet calls that capacity net; Opel describes the Extended Range's 54 kWh as usable. Vauxhall's online datasheet lists other figures for the same batteries |
| Charging | – | 100 kW DC, 20–80% in 26 minutes (44 kWh) or 28 minutes (54 kWh); 11 kW three-phase AC on-board charger, 20–80% in 2 h 55 min (44 kWh) or 3 h 25 min (54 kWh) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined (Dacia UK price guide, July 2026): 52.3 mpg (mild hybrid 140), 60.1–61.4 mpg (hybrid 155), 50 mpg (hybrid 150 4x4) | WLTP combined: 53.3–54.3 mpg (both Hybrids); 18.1–18.2 kWh/100 km (44 kWh), 16.1 kWh/100 km (54 kWh) |
| CO2 emissions | 106–130 g/km (WLTP combined) | 119–120 g/km (Hybrid, WLTP); 0 g/km (Electric) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot | 517 litres | – |
| Length | 4,343 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | – | 1,795 mm |
| Boot | 594 litres (517 dm3 VDA) with the rear seats up on 4x2 versions with the repair kit; 1,696 litres (1,609 dm3 VDA) with them folded; 4x4 456 dm3 VDA seats up, 1,548 dm3 folded | 460 litres below the cover, 1,600 litres with the rear seats folded; seven-seat Hybrid 370 and 1,400 litres |
| Towing | Braked: 1,500 kg (mild hybrid 140, hybrid 150 4x4), 750 kg (hybrid 155) | 1,250 kg braked (Hybrid five-seat), 1,050 kg (seven-seat); Electric not approved for towing |
| Size | 4,343 mm long; 2,657 mm wheelbase; 10.87–10.96 m turning circle (kerb to kerb); ground clearance 209 mm (4x2) or 217 mm (4x4); maximum kerb weight 1,376 kg (mild hybrid 140), 1,454 kg (hybrid 155), 1,472 kg (hybrid 150 4x4) | 4,385 mm long, 1,795 mm wide without mirrors, 1,655 mm high; 2,670 mm wheelbase; kerb weight including 75 kg driver 1,343 kg (Hybrid five-seat), 1,375 kg (seven-seat), 1,514 kg (44 kWh), 1,535 kg (54 kWh); 44-litre fuel tank |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | – | 10-inch touchscreen with navigation and 10-inch digital instrument cluster; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; wireless phone charging |
| Driver assistance | – | Automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, speed sign recognition, cruise control and rear-view camera as standard; blind spot alert from GS |
| Warranty | 3 years or 60,000 miles; extendable to up to 7 years with Dacia Zen servicing | 3 years (first year unlimited mileage, then 60,000 miles); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (70% capacity) |
