Renault Duster vs Toyota Prado
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 70
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
Renault Duster
12 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 not offered · 12 no dataFrom
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 113kW
- Economy
- 6.5 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★3 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 472L
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Toyota Prado
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 408L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 70, but the Renault Duster is $40,510 cheaper
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$31,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Blind Spot Monitor, Keyless Entry and Push-Button Start not offered
$72,500RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Renault Duster Evolution 4x2
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Nov 2026
$34,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Renault Australia
Toyota Prado GX Diesel
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 14 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 Renault Duster Evolution 4x2 excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 Toyota Prado GX Diesel excludes insurance).
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 Renault Duster Evolution 4x2 excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 Toyota Prado GX Diesel excludes insurance).
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
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; $483 per kW on RRP for the Toyota Prado. 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; $178 per litre of boot on RRP for the Toyota Prado. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
The Renault Duster starts $40,510 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Duster at $34,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault DusterDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
The Toyota Prado 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 Prado.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota Prado, 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 9 in the Toyota Prado.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 3 of 10 key systems on the Renault Duster and 5 on the Toyota Prado.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Renault Duster
None open on our record
Toyota Prado
- REC-006616 · published 3 Jun 2026Due to a software error, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual engine oil pressure light, engine coolant temperature, electrical charge, and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025
- REC-006302 · published 5 Mar 2025Due to an error in the fitting instructions for the optional accessory Electric Brake Controller, the Lower Driver’s Airbag Assembly (removed during accessory fitment) may have been reinstalled using the incorrect torque.Year range on the notice: 2024
- REC-001320 · published 6 Apr 2020The fuel pump on affected vehicles may stop operating.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2019
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 Prado 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 Prado. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Prado responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.
The Toyota Prado has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Renault Duster is 0.4s 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, 645mm shorter than the Toyota Prado at 4,990mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Prado generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 472L in the Renault Duster and 408L in the Toyota Prado, giving the Renault Duster a 64L advantage.
For towing, the Toyota Prado leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg 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 1.1 m tighter, 10.9 m against 12.0 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 Prado about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km, at $1.90/L diesel). That is $265 a year less for the Renault Duster.
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 Prado).
- No break-even: the Renault Duster costs less to buy and less in energy.
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The Renault Duster: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $72,500), the bigger boot with the seats up (472L against 408L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,901 a year against $2,166).
The Toyota Prado: more power (150kW against 113kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,500kg).
The Verdict
Toyota Prado scores higher, 77 vs 70
The Toyota Prado scores 77 to the Renault Duster's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota Prado ahead by 30 points), practicality (Toyota Prado ahead by 15 points), value (Renault Duster ahead by 14 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Renault Duster costs about $265 less (6.5 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol and $1.90/L diesel). Boot space with the seats up: 472L in the Renault Duster, 408L in the Toyota Prado.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the Renault Duster at $34,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Renault DusterDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Renault Duster and Toyota Prado?
The Renault Duster is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota Prado by $40,510.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Renault Duster uses the least fuel at 6.5L/100km on the combined cycle.
Which is safest?
The Toyota Prado has the highest ANCAP rating at 5 stars (2024).
Which has the most boot space?
The Renault Duster has the largest boot at 472L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Toyota Prado has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Toyota Prado makes the most power at 150kW. The Renault Duster is quickest to 100km/h in 9.2s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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