Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Renault Austral

Key Differences (more than 10%)

With the front seats upright, the Dacia Duster offers a cargo area that is 4.3 in (13%) longer than the Renault Austral. The trunk opening of the Dacia is also 3.1 in (11%) higher, providing more height in the loading area.

In contrast, the Renault Austral has a trunk opening that is 5.5 in (14%) wider, offering significantly more width when loading.

Smaller differences: with the seats folded down, the Duster is only 1.6 in (3%) longer, the depth (loading edge to floor) is the same, the narrowest width differs by only 0.4 in, and the loading edge of the Austral is 0.8 in (3%) higher – these points are less critical in everyday use.

Impact on Usability

The longer cargo area of the Duster with the front bench upright makes it better suited for long items that cannot be placed behind the folded rear seats (e.g., long boards, skis, or longer furniture parts). The higher trunk opening facilitates loading tall items and reduces the risk of hitting the roof edge/trim.

The wider loading area of the Austral makes it easier to load wide or bulky goods (furniture parts, wide boxes, strollers) and reduces maneuvering when loading.

Despite the slightly higher loading edge on the Austral (0.8 in), lifting remains only minimally more effortful; for heavy loads, the slightly lower loading edge of the Duster can be advantageous.

Conclusion: For long cargo with the rear seat occupied and for taller items, the Duster has the advantage. For wide, bulky parts, the Austral is more practical due to the larger opening width. Smaller differences in depth, narrow width, and loading edge height are hardly decisive in everyday use.