Renault Duster vs Volkswagen Tayron

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; $439 per kW on RRP for the Volkswagen Tayron. 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; $140 per litre of boot on RRP for the Volkswagen Tayron. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Renault Duster at 3 stars (2024) and the Volkswagen Tayron at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2024 vs 2025). 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 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, against 3 on 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 9 in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen Tayron counters with power tailgate and ambient lighting. 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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The Renault Duster has the clear power advantage at 113kW vs 110kW. 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, 447mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 472L in the Renault Duster and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the Renault Duster a 127L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 1.2 m tighter, 10.9 m against 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,394 a year (7.6 L/100km, at $2.10/L premium petrol). That is $493 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 (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The Renault Duster: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $48,290), more power (113kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (472L against 345L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,901 a year against $2,394).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 70

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the Renault Duster's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 27 points), fuel economy (Renault Duster ahead by 10 points), value (Renault Duster ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Renault Duster costs about $493 less (6.5 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.95/L petrol and $2.10/L premium petrol). Boot space with the seats up: 472L in the Renault Duster, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron.

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