Renault has disclosed the ARAI-tested mileage figures for the 2026 Duster midsize SUV’s 1.3-litre turbo-petrol powertrains. Available from the one-above-base Duster Evolution trim, this engine outputs a class-best 163hp and 280Nm. Gearbox options for the Duster 1.3 turbo-petrol comprise a 6-speed manual and 6-speed wet-clutch DCT. Mileage figures for the Duster's entry-level 100hp turbo-petrol MT powertrain have yet to be revealed.
- 2026 Renault Duster mileage is 17.75kpl for 1.3 turbo MT
- Duster turbo-petrol DCT mileage is 18.45kpl
2026 Renault Duster mileage figures
Up to 18.45kpl.
In manual guise, the claimed Duster mileage is 17.75kpl, while the wet-clutch DCT returns 18.45kpl. While claimed fuel efficiency figures hardly tell the full story for turbo-petrol engines – they're highly sensitive to driving style and throttle inputs – the Duster's mileage is quite competitive by turbo-petrol midsize SUV standards.
The facelifted Skoda Kushaq launched just a few days ago and delivers a claimed mileage of 18.72kpl from its 1.5-litre turbo petrol-DCT powertrain – just 0.27kpl higher than that of the 2026 Duster. The Kushaq 1.5 TSI DCT has a little more displacement than the Duster 1.3 turbo-petrol, but the Skoda SUV makes 13hp and 30Nm less, gets an extra gear, and features active cylinder deactivation tech.
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The Volkswagen Taigun, meanwhile, comes equipped with the same 150hp 1.5 TSI DCT powertrain as that of the Kushaq, but yields an ARAI-claimed mileage of 19.01kpl – 0.56kpl higher than the Duster 1.3 turbo-petrol.
Interestingly, the Hyundai Creta mileage is rated at 18.4kpl for the 1.5-litre turbo petrol-DCT powertrain, which is marginally lower than that of the Duster 1.3 turbo-petrol DCT. At 160hp and 253Nm, the Creta turbo-petrol makes slightly less power, and its 7-speed DCT has one more gear than the Duster's, but the Renault SUV's smaller engine seemingly allowed it to pull ahead.
The 2026 Renault Duster 1.3 turbo-petrol price range is Rs 12.99 lakh-18.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
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