Comparison - Renault Austral E-Tech Hybrid 2023 - vs - Dacia Duster Prestige 2022

General

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Average Price: 
£
34,695
Updated: 
12 Jul 2023
£
20,445
Updated: 
23 Aug 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed Automatic
6-speed Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
10.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
iron blue
#2F4571
arctic white
#FEFEFE
flame red
#A2383A
shadow grey
#6C6D6D
diamond black
#303030
Color: 
Slate grey
#67686C
Arizona
#FF7D4B
Dusty khaki
#818881
Urban grey
#757778
Glacier white
#C4C4C4
Pearl black
#282828

Electric

Top Speed: 
108mph
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
8.40s
10.20s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Looks good,
very quiet,
economical,
nice cabin

Cons
Not cheap,
ride a little busy,
four-wheel steering only available on top trim

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Well-built interior
Efficient hybrid system
Lots of standard equipment

Cons
Lumpy low-speed ride
Clunky automatic gearbox
Alpine trim only cosmetic

By: 
parkers.co.uk

A proper Top Gear hero. Seriously over-delivers on the underpromising price..

Pros
Cheap,
but also value.
Looks good.
Is very capable

Cons
Lacks safety kit; so slow that this might not actually matter

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Very cheap to buy
Roomy cabin
Efficient engines

Cons
Feels pretty basic inside
Doesn't handle all that well
Disappointing safety score

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Diesel
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
12
16
Cylinders: 
3
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.20L
Torque: 
151ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
191ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
128hp
at 4 500rpm
115hp
at 3 750rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
35.10Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multifunction steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Multisense driving modes (eco, comfort, sport and normal)
9.3" head-up display
Engine start button
12V power outlets front and rear
ECO mode
Stop and Start

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.60in
170.90in
Width: 
71.90in
80.70in
Height: 
63.70in
66.60in
Ground Clearance: 
8.20in
Front Track: 
61.50in
Rear Track: 
62.20in
Wheel Base: 
105.00in
105.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
53.80cu.ft
57.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1642lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.10cu.ft
14.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
30.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
33.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3344.00lbs
3097.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electric one-touch power front and rear windows
Electric front windows
Heated rear window

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Mechanical seats with lumbar adjustment
Single front passenger seat
Front and rear head restraints
Seat pockets on rear of front seats
Height-adjustable driver’s seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Sliding 3 seat rear bench
Folding center armrest
60/40 split folding rear seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson-type with rectangular lower arm and anti roller bar
Rear Suspension: 
McPherson-type multi-link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone automatic climate control
Air purifier
12" openR multimedia screen
Voice control for audio, climate, telephone, navigation
12.3" driver information display cluster
Heated rear window
Air conditioning
Heated and electrically-adjustable door mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
2 front and 2 rear USB-C ports
8 speakers
Bluetooth
Apple car play and Android auto
Wi-Fi hotspot
Media Nav with 7” touchscreen
Apple Car Play™ and Android Auto™ compatible
USB connection for MP3 players
AUX input

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass
Variable intermittent front wash/wipe
Variable intermittent rear wash/wipe
Shark fin antenna
Front wiper de-icer
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19"
17 in
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Lane departure warning
Lane change warning
Driver attention alert system
Blind spot warning
Emergency lane keep assist including overtaking and oncoming traffic
Pedestrian alert
Traffic and speed sign recognition
Hill start assist
Fire protection system
Hill Start Assist (HSA
High-level third rear brake light
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Remote central locking
Hill Descent Control