Dacia Bigster I or Renault Austral I?

2024–present vs 2022–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Bigster I 4,570 mm, Austral I 4,510 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Bigster I 667 l, Austral I 500 l.
Lowest consumption: Bigster I 4.7 l/100 km, Austral I 4.7 l/100 km.
Power: Bigster I 96–114 kW, Austral I 103–146 kW.
Standard equipment: Bigster I 36 items (Essential), Austral I 36 items (Equilibre).
On Autodrom: Bigster I from €1,300 (1 listing), Austral I from €4,200 (3 listings).

Dacia Bigster I2024–present · 4 engines · Essential, Expression, Journey, ExtremeSpecifications →1 listing from €1,300 →

Renault Austral I2022–present · 3 engines · Equilibre, Techno, Iconic Esprit AlpineSpecifications →3 listings from €4,200 →

Only differences

better value

	Dacia Bigster I2024–present1 listing · from €1,300	Renault Austral I2022–present3 listings · from €4,200
Dimensions
Length	Length4,570 mm	Length4,510 mm
Width	Width1,813 mm	Width1,825 mm
Height	Height1,705 mm	Height1,618 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,702 mm	Wheelbase2,667 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance220 mm	Ground clearance180 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume546 l–667 l	Trunk volume430 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,419 kg–1,512 kg	Curb weight1,517 kg–1,587 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2024–present	Production years2022–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines3
Power	Power96–114 kW (131–155 hp)	Power103–146 kW (140–199 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.8	Displacement (l)1.2–1.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid, Petrol + LPG	FuelPetrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · Hybrid 155	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · Hybrid 155	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · E-Tech Full Hybrid 200
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsEssential · Equilibre
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Essential	Items in the base trim36 · Equilibre
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim52 · Journey	Items in the top trim37 · Iconic Esprit Alpine
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety14 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings3
Price from	Price from€1,300	Price from€4,200
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€16,417

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