Renault Duster vs Kia Sorento

The Renault Duster starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia Sorento opens at $36,490. That makes the Renault Duster the more affordable entry point by $4,500.

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 $40,139 respectively.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Sorento packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Renault Duster.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Renault Duster and 7 in the Kia Sorento.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Duster stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Kia Sorento. The Kia Sorento counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 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 Kia Sorento responds with a Petrol making 200kW and 332Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Kia Sorento has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 130kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia Sorento is 2.2s 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, 470mm shorter than the Kia Sorento at 4,815mm (2,815mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sorento generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 475L in the Renault Duster and 179L in the Kia Sorento, giving the Renault Duster a 296L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. 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 $1,938/year for the Kia Sorento.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Renault Duster) vs $1,938 (Kia Sorento). Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Duster) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.