Compare the Dacia Duster vs MG ZS

Affordable and spacious, with rugged go-anywhere grit
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10
Big on cabin space, and great value for money
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Adults have plenty of room in the back of both the Dacia Duster and the MG ZS. Inside, you will find hard plastics and low-rent materials in both cabins. At motorway speeds, the Duster is slightly noisier than alternatives, while the ZS has quite a lot of wind and road noise. When you fold the rear seatbacks, the ZS gives you an almost totally unobstructed load bay, whereas the Duster leaves a significant hump in the load floor. Even so, the Duster has more room with the back seats folded than the ZS, and it can tow more.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Expression 1.2 TCe Mild Hybrid 140 Petrol Manual

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SE 1.5 Petrol Manual

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 474 litres (3 suitcases) Best Boot space, seats up 443 litres (3 suitcases)
Boot space, seats down 1,609 litres Best Boot space, seats down 1,457 litres
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,343 mm x 1,921 mm x 1,621 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,430 mm x 1,818 mm x 1,635 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best Towing capacity 500 kg
First year tax rate £455 Best First year tax rate £560
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
52.3 mpg Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
43.5 mpg
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 25 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 16 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.2 TCe Mild Hybrid 140 Engine name 1.5
Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 140 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 115 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 5
Acceleration 9.8 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 12.5 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 474 litres Best Boot (seats up) 443 litres
Boot (seats down) 1,609 litres Best Boot (seats down) 1,457 litres
Length 4,343 mm Length 4,430 mm
Width 1,921 mm Width 1,818 mm
Height 1,621 mm Height 1,635 mm
Wheelbase 2.66 m Wheelbase 2.61 m
Turning circle 10.97 m Turning circle 10.64 m

Full features list

  • Fabric - Titanium black/Colour harmony
  • Metallic paint
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Special metallic paint
  • 1/3-2/3 split folding rear bench seat back
  • 3 rear height adjustable headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable front passenger seat
  • 6 way adjustable driver seat
  • Boot light
  • Carpet mats
  • Driver and passenger vanity mirror with cover
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Fixed Split Parcel Shelf
  • Front 12v plug
  • Front head restraints
  • Front passenger reading light
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
  • High central armrest with console storage
  • Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Map pocket on front seat backs
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Steel grey interior door handles
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • YouClip 5 Fixation Points
  • 3 speed windscreen wipers
  • Auto lighting system
  • Automatic wipers
  • Black with white trim radiator grille
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Dusk sensor
  • Electric front windows with driver's one touch operation
  • Electric rear windows
  • Front and rear body coloured bumpers
  • Front door sill protection strip
  • Grey air vent inserts
  • Grey door mirrors
  • Grey front skid plate
  • Heated rear windows with wash wipe
  • High level third rear brake light
  • LED automatic daytime running lights
  • Longitudinal roof bars
  • Manually adjustable door mirrors
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Side protection
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted windows
  • Underbody protection skid plates
  • Wheel arch protection and snorkel in starkle
  • Y-shaped LED lighting signature
  • Automatic central locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Folding key
  • Remote central locking
  • 7" digital driver display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Cruise control and speed limiter
  • Driver attention warning
  • Eco mode
  • Electric power assisted steering
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  • Event data recoder
  • Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
  • My Safety button to manage driver assistance systems
  • On board computer, odometer, trip computer, average fuel consumption, average speed, service indicator, outside temperature gauge
  • Rear camera
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rescue code
  • Rev counter
  • Tailgate
  • Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)
  • eCall emergency system
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • 6 airbags - front and side driver and passengers including curtain airbags
  • ABS and Emergency brake assist
  • ASR traction control with Electronic stability control
  • Advanced emergency braking system
  • Alcohol imoboliser predisposal
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Door open visual and audible warning
  • Driver and passenger seatbelt not fastened warning
  • EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Electric parking brake
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist
  • Side impact protection
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • Stop/start system
  • 10.1" media display with DAB, smartphone replication, bluetooth, connected services, 4 speakers, USB-C plug (front and rear)
  • USB connection for data transfer and charging
  • Dashboard in blue
  • Denim decopart on instrument panel and door with textile
  • 17" Diamond cut tergan alloy wheels
  • Tyre inflation kit
  • Leather/suede - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Tri coat paint
  • 12V power sockets
  • 2nd row 60/40 split/fold
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way electric adjustable driver seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Air conditioning
  • Boot light
  • Driver's footrest
  • Front adjustable cup holder
  • Front centre armrest with storage
  • Front grab handles
  • Front headrests
  • Front interior courtesy light with time delay and reading lights
  • Front seat back map pockets
  • Front sun visors with driver and passenger mirrors
  • Glovebox
  • Heated front seats
  • Illuminated switches and controls
  • Internal chrome door handles
  • Leather/suede upholstery
  • Manual lumbar support on driver seat
  • Multifunctional steering wheel
  • Reach and rake 4 way adjust steering column
  • Rear grab handle
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Two position boot floor
  • 'Lights On' Reminder warning buzzer
  • 12.3" colour touchscreen
  • 360 high-definition camera with rear sensor
  • 7" Driver display
  • Blind zone detection with lane change assist
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cruise control
  • Driver monitoring system
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Engine start button
  • Forward collision warning
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • Lane keep assist with lane departure warning system
  • Mobile phone bluetooth key
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking sensor
  • Satellite navigation with speed limit recognition
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Trip computer
  • Unsteady driving warning
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • eCall emergency call system
  • iSmartphone connectivity
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour electric heated/adjustable/folding mirrors
  • Chrome side window trim
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear aero wiper
  • Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down
  • Heated rear window
  • Intelligent headlamp control
  • LED centre brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED projector headlights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming rear view mirror
  • Rain sensor wiper
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Silver roof rails
  • Solid paint
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
  • Anti rolling protection
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
  • Drivers seatbelt reminder
  • Dual front airbags
  • EBA
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
  • Front side airbags
  • Fuel cut off safety device
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist
  • Manual parking brake
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear isofix x2
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Alarm system and engine immobiliser
  • Automatic latching door
  • Keyless entry
  • Remote Central Locking with Fold-away Key
  • Speed sensing door locks
  • 17" Valiant alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 2x USB-C ports at front (x1 data, x1 power only)
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB audio
  • Radio, MP3 and AUX/USB

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.