Honda City vs Renault Duster

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Honda City

Honda City

Hybrid ZX Plus e-CVT

21.44 lakh

Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Hybrid Emotion 1.8 Petrol AT

19.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1789 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Number of Motors

–
2

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Gearbox Type

e-CVT
AT

Number of Gears

7
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

100 hp at 5600 - 6400 rpm
110hp at 5300-5800 rpm

Max Engine Torque

131 Nm at 4500 - 5000 rpm
175Nm at 3000 rpm

Combined Max Power

126hp
160hp

Max Motor Power

109 hp at 3500 rpm
50hp at 5000-7000

Max Motor Torque

253 Nm at 0 - 3000
208Nm

Motor Type

AC Synchronous (Permanent Magnet)
–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

MPFI
MPFI

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

Battery Capacity

–
1.4

Official Fuel Economy

27.26 kmpl
None kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

40 litres
50 litres

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson Strut
MacPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Torsion beam
Twist Beam Suspension

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

185/55 R16
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

185/55 R16
225/55 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Turning Radius

5.3 m
–

Dimensions

Length

4594 mm
4346 mm

Width

1748 mm
1815 mm

Height

1489 mm
1694 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

–
212 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

506 litres
372 litres

Doors

4
5

Kerb Weight

1294 kg
–

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Powered Tailgate

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Acoustic Windshield

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cabin Boot Access

Foldable Seatback Table

Rear Parcel Tray

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
LED

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Glove Box

Roof Grab Handles

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

Comfort Headrest

Door Pockets

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cup Holders

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Cooled Glovebox

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Front Seatback Pockets

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Cooled Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Cooled Cup Holders

12 Volt Port

12 Volt Port Boot

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
All

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Automatic Wipers

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Parking Sensors

Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Warning Only
With Display

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Heads Up Display

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Anti Theft Alarm

Overspeed Warning

Dual Tone Horn

Boot Open Warning

Brake Disc Wiping

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Seat Belt Warning

Video Recording

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Traffic Sign Recognition

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Road Departure Mitigation System

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
With Load Sensor

High Beam Assist

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Roof Rails

–

Rub Strips

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Sequential Turn Indicators

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Illuminated Logo

Puddle Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Cornering Foglamps

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Connected LED

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

LED fog lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

–
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leather
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Third Row Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Massage Seats

Heated Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Ottoman Seats

Soft Touch Dashboard

Soft Touch Door Trim

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
2 Type C

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Speakers

8
6

Inbuilt Music App

Front Passenger Screen

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Branded Music System

–

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

App Details

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

Live Traffic Updates On App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Smart Drive Information

Driving Analytics

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

Phone App

Find and Book Parking Slot

Location Based Services

In Car Payment

Check Vehicle Status via App

Service Reminder Via App

–

Live Location Sharing

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

Home to Car Connectivity

Low Battery Warning

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

SOS Button

Summon Mode

E-Call & I-Call

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•4h

I’m thinking of buying a hybrid. Which would be the better choice: the Honda City Hybrid or the new Renault Duster Hybrid? Setting aside the body style for a moment (one is a sedan and the other an SUV), which would you recommend for reliability and long-term ownership? In terms of interior comfort, both cars seem similar to me, apart from a few small differences.

•5w

I am looking for a fun-to-drive manual car around the Rs 15 lakh budget. I live in a city with very little traffic and already have two sensible cars, so I now want something small, manual and fun to drive. Automatic transmission and mileage are not priorities. I am also an enthusiastic driver and enjoy revving the engine to extract performance. I am currently considering the Kylaq Sportline, which I can get for around Rs 13 lakh. Would the XUV 3XO or lower variants of the 1.3-litre Duster be better choices? I am also open to sedans such as the Honda City and Hyundai Verna, but I may not always be able to avoid bumps and broken roads when driving fast, so I would prefer something with more ground clearance. I also find them relatively large compared with what I am looking for.