A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Duster
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Duster
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
D90
Duster
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Current South Africa Duster range
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1451 kg
Spec
D90
Duster
Length
5046 mm
4343 mm
Width
2016 mm
2095 mm
Height
1876 mm
1661 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2658 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
217 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
217 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
594 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1451 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
1950 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
499 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
5.35 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1007 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
974 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
892 mm
Spec
D90
Duster
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1200 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
96 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
Duster
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Available
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Available
Spec
D90
Duster
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
17.5 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
14.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
20.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
17.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
50
Combined Driving Range
824.18
Not Available
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
Not Available
Spec
D90
Duster
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
Duster
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
D90
Duster
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
Duster
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
594 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
Duster
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Standard
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12.3
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12.3
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
D90
Duster
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
D90
Duster
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
217 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
217 mm
Spec
D90
Duster
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
D90
Duster
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
Duster
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
129 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
D90
Duster
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
D90
Duster
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
range-specific
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
549999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
range-specific
Starting Price
899900
549999
Starting Price Zar
899900
549999
Spec
D90
Duster
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and Duster comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D90 82 vs Duster 50.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs Duster 72.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs Duster 91.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs Duster 71.
Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs Duster not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
D90 leads by 6 points
D90 and Duster are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 70 pts for Duster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, Duster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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