Renault Duster vs Hyundai Kona

The Renault Duster starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona opens at $32,500. That makes the Renault Duster the more affordable entry point by $510.

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. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $35,189 and $35,750 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Renault Duster and Hyundai Kona hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 70% for the Renault Duster and 80% for the Hyundai Kona.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 2 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Renault Duster and 7 in the Hyundai Kona.

The Renault Duster features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

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 Hyundai Kona responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Renault Duster has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the Hyundai Kona is 0.3s 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, 5mm shorter than the Hyundai Kona at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Kona generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 475L in the Renault Duster and 361L in the Hyundai Kona, giving the Renault Duster a 114L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Duster leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg 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 $1,881/year for the Hyundai Kona. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Kona.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Renault Duster) vs $1,881 (Hyundai Kona). The Hyundai Kona saves you roughly $57 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 (Hyundai Kona). Both match on warranty length.