Renault Duster vs Honda HR-V

The Renault Duster starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda HR-V opens at $32,900. That makes the Renault Duster the more affordable entry point by $910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $34,990 for the Renault Duster and $32,900 for the Honda HR-V.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda HR-V by roughly $1,995 in fuel alone.

Both the Renault Duster and Honda HR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 70% for the Renault Duster and 82% for the Honda HR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda HR-V packs more ADAS features with 3 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Renault Duster.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Renault Duster and 6 in the Honda HR-V.

The Renault Duster features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Honda HR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V counters with ambient lighting that the Renault Duster does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Renault Duster uses a Petrol producing 130kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.2 seconds.

The Honda HR-V responds with a Petrol making 96kW and 172Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.

The Renault Duster has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda HR-V is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Renault Duster measures 4,345mm long on a 2,657mm wheelbase, matching the Honda HR-V at 4,345mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Duster generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 475L in the Renault Duster and 339L in the Honda HR-V, giving the Renault Duster a 136L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Duster leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,938/year for the Renault Duster and $1,539/year for the Honda HR-V. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Honda HR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Renault Duster) vs $1,539 (Honda HR-V). The Honda HR-V saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Duster) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda HR-V). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda HR-V).