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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
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 stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Duster range
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1451 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Length
4343 mm
4810 mm
Width
2095 mm
1925 mm
Height
1661 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2658 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
217 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
217 mm
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
594 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1950 kg
2587 kg
Payload Capacity
499 kg
607 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1425 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
974 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
892 mm
960 mm
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
594 l
2065 l
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1200 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
96 kW
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
390 Nm
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
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed DCT
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
Tiggo 9
Gearbox
Manual
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Available
7
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
7
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
12.0 km/l
City Mileage
14.1 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
14.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
12.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
65
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Airbags
Front airbags
Multiple 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 Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
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
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
217 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
217 mm
147 mm
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Tyre Size
Not Available
20-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
197 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Ownership Role
range-specific
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
549999 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
549999
779900
Starting Price Zar
549999
779900
Spec
Duster
Tiggo 9
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Duster and Tiggo 9 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 Tiggo 9 80.
Efficiency index: Duster 72 vs Tiggo 9 47.
Safety-equipment index: Duster 91 vs Tiggo 9 94.
Practicality index: Duster 71 vs Tiggo 9 67.
Ownership-cover index: Duster not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 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
Tiggo 9 leads by 4 points
Duster and Tiggo 9 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
Tiggo 9
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 70 pts for Duster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 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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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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