Chevrolet Niva vs Renault Duster: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Chevrolet · 2002–2020
Niva
- Power
- 59 kW80 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,410 kg
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Renault · 2010
Duster
- Power
- 84 kW114 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: Retired electrician / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Niva 1 Duster 1
- City Niva Length: 4,048 mm vs 4,315 mm; Width: 1,770 mm vs 1,822 mm
- Off-road Duster Drive and body: All-wheel drive · SUV vs All-wheel drive · SUV
In plain words
Renault Duster has more power: 84 kW (114 PS) against 59 kW (80 PS) for Chevrolet Niva. 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. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Niva is the pick for city; the Renault Duster is the pick for off-road. 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.
| Niva | Duster | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,048 mm159.4 in † | 4,315 mm169.9 in +267 mm +10.5 in +6.6% |
| Width | 1,770 mm69.7 in † | 1,822 mm71.7 in +52 mm +2.0 in +2.9% |
| Height | 1,652 mm65.0 in † | 1,625 mm64.0 in −27 mm −1.1 in −1.6% |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm96.5 in † | 2,673 mm105.2 in +223 mm +8.8 in +9.1% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Niva (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Chevrolet Niva | Renault Duster | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.7 · petrol · 59 kW (80 PS) | 1.6 16V (114 PS) · petrol · 84 kW (114 PS) |
| Production years | 2002–2020 | 2010 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | No data | France |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 59 kW (80 PS) 79 hp | 84 kW (114 PS) 113 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 59–90 kW (80–122 PS) 79–121 hp | 66–105 kW (90–143 PS) 89–141 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 127 Nm 94 lb-ft | No data |
| Power per tonne | 42 kW/t 51 hp/ton calculated | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,690 cc 1.7 l | 1,600 cc 1.6 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 5-speed |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,048 mm 159.4 in † | 4,315 mm 169.9 in |
| Width | 1,770 mm 69.7 in † | 1,822 mm 71.7 in |
| Height | 1,652 mm 65.0 in † | 1,625 mm 64.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm 96.5 in † | 2,673 mm 105.2 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,410 kg 3,109 lb | No data |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 320 l 11.3 cu ft | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.