Her first one I think averaged less than 3k p/y. As an aside, I've found both my Dusters, and my wifes 3 Sanderos were all pretty consistent MPG's from day one. I average 50mpg in my 1.5 diesel (actual, trip comp shows around 51.5). Hello, I've got both a diesel 1.5 and a 0.9 tce. The same is true of the engine options, which place their focus upon efficiency instead of performance. There is only a single 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, but it can be fuelled by petrol or LPG. The latter might seem like a throwback to the early 2000s, but it can certainly make the Dacia Sandero Stepway even cheaper to run. The 0.9 TCe engine is offered with 'Play', 'Iconic' and 'GT Line' trim levels. Prices start at around £14,000, which undercuts several key rivals, despite the Clio being a larger car than many. As for equipment, virtually all models get alloy wheels, air conditioning and front foglights. And absolutely all of them get daytime running lights Otherwise, on average, Duster electrical issues cost £49.52 when you book through WhoCanFixMyCar. Get electrical repair quotes for your Dacia. 4. Noisy engine. The Dacia Duster is notorious for having a noisy engine. While this isn't a problem as such, it is a source of annoyance for many drivers. The 0.9 Tce engine is very good. We went to the Lake District in May (wife and myself) from Luton absolutely no problem. It cruises 75-80 mph easily and is quiet and comfortable. If you always have 4 adults/luggage, or do high mileage then maybe the diesel would be a better choice. I dont do the mileage to warrant the extra cost of the diesel. 15 Aug 2019. The Dacia Duster is now available with a new, entry-level TCe 100 turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. Prices for the new engine start from £10,995 in base Access After a short while a message was displayed on the "car computer display" in front of the driver (translated from Swedish): " Battery weak, start the engine". "To maintain the battery the system will be turned off in X seconds", X running from 25 seconds and down . And then the screen went black. Save at least £331 on a new Dacia Duster 1.0 TCe 90 Journey 5dr. Check performance, specs and equipment, and view the verdict from the expert What Car? team. TrSsqg1.