Renault Duster vs Toyota Yaris Cross

The Renault Duster starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Yaris Cross opens at $31,790. That makes the Toyota Yaris Cross the more affordable entry point by $200.

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 $34,969 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $2,990 in fuel alone.

Both the Renault Duster and Toyota Yaris Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 70% for the Renault Duster and 86% for the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota Yaris Cross 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, lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Renault Duster and 8 in the Toyota Yaris Cross.

The Renault Duster features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Yaris Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Duster stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Toyota Yaris Cross 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 Toyota Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 141Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Renault Duster has the clear power advantage at 130kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Yaris Cross is 0.4s 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, 165mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Duster generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 475L in the Renault Duster and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Renault Duster a 85L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Duster leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 1,100kg 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 $1,340/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross. That is a $598 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,938 (Renault Duster) vs $1,340 (Toyota Yaris Cross). The Toyota Yaris Cross saves you roughly $598 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 (Toyota Yaris Cross). Both match on warranty length.