Trunk comparison: Dacia Duster vs Tesla Model Y

Key Differences

The Tesla Model Y offers a significantly longer cargo length: with the seats folded down, the trunk is 11.8 in (18%) longer, and with the first row upright, 5.5 in (14%) longer than the Dacia Duster.

In contrast, the Dacia Duster has a greater vertical capacity: the height of the trunk opening is 4.7 in (17%) larger and the depth from the loading edge to the trunk floor is 3.1 in (700%) higher than in the Model Y.

Impact on Usability

For long items and flat loads, the Model Y is more practical: the longer cargo area with folded rear seats and also with the first row upright makes transporting skis, planks, doors, or long furniture parts easier because they need to be bent or placed diagonally less often.

The Duster is advantageous when it comes to tall or deeply loaded cargo: the higher trunk opening allows loading tall boxes or bulky items without side scraping, and the greater depth (distance loading edge → floor) creates more usable vertical space in the cargo area.

However, this greater depth and the slightly higher loading edge (a bit higher than the Tesla) also mean that heavier items must be lifted or cushioned further – increasing the effort required when loading.

Other, smaller differences: the Duster is slightly wider at its narrowest point (+2 in), which slightly facilitates stacking bulky packages in the middle. The width of the trunk opening is minimally larger on the Tesla (+1.2 in), which supports maneuvering very wide items in and out of the opening.

These smaller differences only slightly affect everyday usability; the decisive practical effects come from the longer cargo area of the Model Y versus the higher opening and depth of the Duster.