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Renault Duster vs Chevrolet Niva: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Renault Duster

Renault · 2010

Duster

Power
84 kW114 PS
Kerb mass
-

Chevrolet Niva

Chevrolet · 2002–2020

Niva

C PI 450

Power
90 kW122 PS
Kerb mass
1,410 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Duster 0 Niva 1

  • City Niva Length: 4,048 mm vs 4,315 mm; Width: 1,770 mm vs 1,822 mm
  • Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV

In plain words

Chevrolet Niva has more power: 90 kW (122 PS) against 84 kW (114 PS) for Renault Duster. Renault Duster is 267 mm longer than Chevrolet Niva (4,315 mm vs 4,048 mm). Chevrolet Niva is the older design (from 2002); Renault Duster arrived in 2010. Renault Duster is still in production; Chevrolet Niva is not. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Niva is the pick for city. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Renault Duster yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Duster · Niva
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,673 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inLength 4,315 mmLength 14 ft 2 in1,625 mm5 ft 4 inWheelbase 2,450 mmWheelbase 8 ft 0 inLength 4,048 mmLength 13 ft 3 in1,652 mm5 ft 5 in
DusterNiva
Length 4,315 mm169.9 in 4,048 mm159.4 in −267 mm −10.5 in −6.2%
Width 1,822 mm71.7 in 1,770 mm69.7 in −52 mm −2.0 in −2.9%
Height 1,625 mm64.0 in 1,652 mm65.0 in +27 mm +1.1 in +1.7%
Wheelbase 2,673 mm105.2 in 2,450 mm96.5 in −223 mm −8.8 in −8.3%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Duster (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Renault DusterChevrolet Niva
General
Version 1.6 16V (114 PS) · petrol · 84 kW (114 PS) 1.8 Z18XE · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS)
Production years 2010 2002–2020
Body SUV SUV
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country France No data
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 84 kW (114 PS) 113 hp 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp Better
Power, all versions 66–105 kW (90–143 PS) 89–141 hp 59–90 kW (80–122 PS) 79–121 hp
Power per tonne No data 64 kW/t 78 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,600 cc 1.6 l 1,800 cc 1.8 l
Engine code No data Z18XE
Gearbox 5-speed No data
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,315 mm 169.9 in 4,048 mm 159.4 in
Width 1,822 mm 71.7 in 1,770 mm 69.7 in
Height 1,625 mm 64.0 in 1,652 mm 65.0 in
Wheelbase 2,673 mm 105.2 in 2,450 mm 96.5 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 1,410 kg 3,109 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. No data 320 l 11.3 cu ft

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).