Renault Duster vs Toyota Kluger

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; $339 per kW on RRP for the Toyota Kluger. 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; $259 per litre of boot on RRP for the Toyota Kluger. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Renault Duster at 3 stars (2024) and the Toyota Kluger at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 70% for the Renault Duster and 90% for the Toyota Kluger, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota Kluger, 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 7 in the Toyota Kluger.

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 Kluger gets a 8-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 Kluger. 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 Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Kluger is 1.3s 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, 621mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Kluger generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 472L in the Renault Duster and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Renault Duster a 231L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Kluger leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 Renault Duster's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 10.9 m against 11.4 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 Kluger about $1,764 a year (5.6 L/100km, at $2.10/L premium petrol). That is $137 a year less for the Toyota Kluger.

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 Kluger).

Where each one leads

The Renault Duster: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $62,410) and the bigger boot with the seats up (472L against 241L).

The Toyota Kluger: more power (184kW against 113kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,764 a year against $1,901).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 70

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 to the Renault Duster's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota Kluger ahead by 26 points), reliability (Toyota Kluger ahead by 13 points), fuel economy (Toyota Kluger ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Kluger costs about $137 less (5.6 L/100km against 6.5 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol and $2.10/L premium petrol). Boot space with the seats up: 472L in the Renault Duster, 241L in the Toyota Kluger.

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