Dacia Duster — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Dacia's popular budget SUV. Rugged styling, spacious cabin, and highly practical with efficient engine options.
The Dacia Duster is a rugged, budget-friendly SUV that appeals to buyers who want family space and off-road capability without a premium price tag. It is simple, robust, and highly practical.
Engine choices are sourced from Renault, featuring turbocharged petrols and the proven 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine. The diesel is highly popular with country drivers and caravanners who benefit from its towing capability.
Real-world fuel economy is highly respectable, averaging 49 MPG for the diesel and 38 MPG for the petrol. It offers a comfortable ride and low running costs, making it a highly desirable budget SUV.
TL;DR
38 MPG
Real-world petrol
49 MPG
Real-world diesel
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
16.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Dacia Duster achieves an estimated 38 MPG (petrol) and 49 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 (petrol) or £71.05 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
38
Real-world MPG
Petrol
45.6
Official WLTP
Petrol
49
Real-world MPG
Diesel
57.7
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £818 | £659 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1211 | £976 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1637 | £1318 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2455 | £1978 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3273 | £2637 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 | £71.05 |
| Cost per mile | 16.4p | 13.2p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your Duster
If driving a 4x4 model, keep it in 2WD mode for normal road driving to save weight and mechanical drag.
The Duster has a boxy profile; keeping speeds down on high-speed roads saves considerable fuel.
Maintain a steady throttle and use the gearshift indicator to prevent the engine from laboring under load.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Dacia Duster achieving ~38 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.49
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.51
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 24 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Dacia Duster?
The Dacia Duster achieves approximately 38 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 45.6 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 49 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Dacia Duster?
The Dacia Duster has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Dacia Duster?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Dacia Duster costs approximately £1211 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1637. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Dacia Duster?
In a Dacia Duster doing ~38 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.51 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 24 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Dacia Duster cost per mile in fuel?
The Dacia Duster costs approximately 16.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.92 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Dacia Duster?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Dacia Duster is 45.6 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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