Comparison: Ground clearance Dacia Duster vs. competitors 2025
Welcome to the rough and tumble world of the Dacia Duster – a plucky challenger in the crossover market where ground clearance isn’t just a number, it’s a rugged statement. You see, whether you're tackling the urban jungle or venturing off the beaten track, that extra altitude between your car's belly and the ground spells the difference between carefree adventure and calling for a tow. And in this particular jungle, the Dacia Duster stands tall... or at least it used to.
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Dacia Duster - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?
The Duster first bulldozed its way into our hearts in 2010, flaunting a ground clearance that soared to a lofty 205 mm, making speed bumps cower in shame. This valiant figure remained unchanged until 2017, showcasing Dacia's commitment to consistent clearance. But with the next generation, launched in 2018, Duster decided to lift its game even further, rising to 210 mm and effectively playing leapfrog over puddles. Alas, all good things come to an end, or in this case, they come down. The latest facelift in 2021 has the Duster hunkering down to a more modest 183 mm, possibly succumbing to the relentless pressure of aerodynamics or simply deciding to give the ants a break.
The difference in Ground clearance between first generation (1.Generation) from 2010 and last generation (Duster 3. Generation) from 2024 is 0.4cm mm.
The ground clearance of the current generation of Duster is 209 mm.
The ground clearance compared to other Dacia models
In the illustrious lineup of Dacia’s no-nonsense machines, each model seems to have been assigned its own altitude. The Dacia Spring appears to be hugging mother earth with a mere 151 mm of clearance, while the Sandero impresses few marmots with its 162 mm. The current Duster, on the other hand, stands at 183 mm, looking down upon its siblings with a smug grin. However, the Duster does get outclassed by the mountain goat of the family, the Dacia Jogger, scaling great heights at 200 mm and the Sandero Stepway being on par, each presumably ready to do battle with small boulders.
Dacia Duster vs other current cars by Dacia
(Ground clearance)
1. Spring
155 mm
2. Sandero
162 mm
3. Jogger
200 mm
4. Sandero Stepway
201 mm
5. Duster
209 mm
6. Bigster
219 mm
How does the ground clearance of the Dacia Duster compare to it's nearest competitors?
Comparing the Duster to its peers gives us more of a mixed bag. The Toyota Proace City and the BMW X2 match the Duster’s 183 mm clearance, with a shrug, making it a rather level playing field. However, the likes of Range Rover Evoque and Lynk & Co 01 flex with 215 mm and 213 mm respectively, dwarfing the Duster’s ambitions. But before we dismiss the Duster as a low rider, let’s not forget the MG EHS, sinking to a ground-hugging 145 mm, and the MINI Countryman with an almost comedic 149 mm clearance, barely enough to clear a stack of pancakes.