Renault Duster vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. On the rated figures, the Renault Duster leads on price per kw: $283 per kW on RRP for the Renault Duster; $456 per kW on RRP for the Toyota C-HR. On the rated figures, the Renault Duster leads on price per litre of boot: $68 per litre of boot on RRP for the Renault Duster; $121 per litre of boot on RRP for the Toyota C-HR. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

The Toyota C-HR has the higher ANCAP rating: 5 stars (2024) against 3 stars (2024), both tested 2024. Adult occupant protection scored 70% for the Renault Duster and 85% for the Toyota C-HR.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota C-HR, against 3 on the Renault Duster.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Renault Duster and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

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

The Renault Duster stands out with wireless charging: features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Renault Duster uses a Petrol producing 113kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Renault Duster has the clear power advantage at 113kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Renault Duster is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Renault Duster measures 4,345mm long on a 2,657mm wheelbase, 17mm shorter than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Duster generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 472L in the Renault Duster and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Renault Duster a 84L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Duster leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 775kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota C-HR's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 10.4 m against 10.9 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Renault Duster costs about $1,901 a year (6.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,170 a year (4 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol). That is $731 a year less for the Toyota C-HR.

The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Renault Duster) and 5 years / unlimited km (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The Renault Duster: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $46,940), more power (113kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (472L against 388L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,170 a year against $1,901).

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 70

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the Renault Duster's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota C-HR ahead by 32 points), fuel economy (Toyota C-HR ahead by 23 points), performance (Renault Duster ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota C-HR costs about $731 less (4 L/100km against 6.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol). Boot space with the seats up: 472L in the Renault Duster, 388L in the Toyota C-HR.

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