Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Nissan Rogue Sport

Key Differences

In a direct comparison, three differences stand out: The Dacia Duster offers a 3.9 in (≈11%) longer trunk in the normal condition (first row upright), the trunk depth (distance from loading edge to trunk floor) is 0.8 in (≈33%) greater in the Duster, and the width of the Nissan Qashqai's trunk opening is 5.5 in (≈14%) larger.

Other deviations are minor: with seats folded down, the Qashqai is only 0.4 in longer, the Duster's opening height is 0.4 in higher, the Qashqai's loading edge is 0.4 in higher, and the narrowest interior width in the Qashqai is 1.6 in larger — these differences are practically hardly noticeable.

Impact on Usability

The greater usable length of the Duster with the rear seat upright makes it more practical when longer items need to be transported frequently without folding the seat row (e.g., skis, long packages).

The significantly greater depth (0.8 in absolute, 33% relative) means more distance between the loading edge and the floor; practically, this means a bit more space to position bulky or uneven cargo and better introduce it into the cargo area — the absolute gain is small but can be useful in tight cases.

The wider trunk opening of the Qashqai (+5.5 in) makes maneuvering wider items inside significantly easier. Large boxes, strollers, or wide furniture pieces can be turned more easily through the opening in the Qashqai, even if the interior length there is slightly less.

The slightly higher loading edge of the Qashqai (+0.4 in) makes lifting minimally more strenuous, while the slightly higher opening height of the Duster (+0.4 in) is practically negligible.

Conclusion: Those who often transport long cargo without folding seats or benefit from a bit more floor depth are better served by the Dacia Duster.

Those who want more pass-through width at the opening and thus easier loading of wider items benefit from the Nissan Qashqai. Smaller differences (<10%) are hardly noticeable in everyday use.