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Renault Duster vs JAC T6 Single Cab: the short answer
Duster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
T6 Single Cab starts ZAR 190,099 cheaperDuster from ZAR 489,999 · T6 Single Cab from ZAR 299,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Duster96 kW
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Duster230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size
Duster1200 cc
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Duster17.5 km/l
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Duster217 mm
T6 Single Cab197 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Renault Duster
1.2 Turbo Zen 4WD Mild Hybrid
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Duster
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
T6 Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Duster
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Duster range
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1451 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Length
4343 mm
5315 mm
Width
2095 mm
1830 mm
Height
1661 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
2658 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
217 mm
197 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
217 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
594 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1950 kg
2740 kg
Payload Capacity
499 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1400 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
974 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
892 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf springs
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
594 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1200 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
96 kW
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Available
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Manual
Drivetrain
4WD
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
6
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
14.1 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
76
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Over 1100 km
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Airbags
Front airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leather-trimmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leatherette
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
1
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
9-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
9-inch
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Available
29.6 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
217 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
217 mm
-
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Tyre Size
Not Available
245/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Ownership Role
range-specific
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Price Zar
549999 ZAR
314900 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Starting Price
549999
314900
Starting Price Zar
549999
314900
Spec
Duster
T6 Single Cab
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Duster and T6 Single Cab 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: Duster 50 vs T6 Single Cab 54.
Efficiency index: Duster 72 vs T6 Single Cab 66.
Safety-equipment index: Duster 91 vs T6 Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Duster 71 vs T6 Single Cab 55.
Ownership-cover index: Duster not separately scored vs T6 Single Cab 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Duster leads by 19 points
Duster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Duster
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Duster leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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