Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Renault Duster

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Maruti Suzuki Victoris

Maruti Suzuki Victoris

ZXI Plus (O) Strong hybrid CVT

19.99 lakh

Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol

Number of Motors

1
–

Number of Cylinders

3
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Engine Displacement

1490 cc
1333 cc

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Motor Type

AC Synchronous Motor
–

Max Engine Power

92.45hp at 5500
163 hp at 5250 rpm

Max Engine Power on CNG

N/A
–

Max Engine Torque

122Nm at 3800-4300
280 Nm at 2000 - 3505 rpm

Max Engine Torque on CNG

N/A
–

Max Motor Power

80
–

Max Motor Torque

141
–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

e-CVT
DCT

Lockable Differential/s

–

Number of Gears

N/A
6

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

City Fuel Economy as Tested

28.65kpl
7.47 kmpl kmpl

Terrain Modes

–

CNG/LPG Tank Capacity

55 Kg
–

Official Fuel Economy

28.65 kmpl
18.45 kmpl

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Fuel Supply System

–
Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Autocar Tested Mileage

–
9.97 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
13.47 kmpl kmpl

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
6.07 s

0-100kph

–
11.33 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
7.6 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Turning Radius

5.4 m
–

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Twist Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/60 R17
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

215/60 R17
225/55 R18

Spare Wheel

Dimensions

Length

4360 mm
4346 mm

Width

1795 mm
1815 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1655 mm
1701 mm

Wheelbase

2600 mm
2657 mm

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

1250-1295 kg
–

Ground Clearance

–
212 mm

Boot Capacity

–
None litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Interior Lamps

Acoustic Windshield

Trunk Light

Bottle Holder in Doors

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light

Cabin Boot Access

Rear Parcel Tray

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Door Pockets

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Roof Grab Handles

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cooled Storage

–

12 Volt Port

–

Heated ORVM

–

Glove Box

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Safety

BNCAP Rating

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Heads Up Display

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Boot Open Warning

Front Collision Avoidance

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Seat Belt Warning

Dashcam

Side Airbag

Dual Tone Horn

Speed Assist System

Curtain Airbag

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Overspeed Warning

Airbags

6
6

Passenger Airbag

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
All

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

Video Recording

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Interior Door Handles Finish

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

ORVM turn indicators

Illuminated Logo

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

LED DRLs

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Roof Rails

Functional

Scuff Plates

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Connected LED

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Stop Lamp

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Branded Music System

Arkhamays

Front USB port

Type C
2 Type C

Speakers

4
6

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

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Google Assistant

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Find My Car

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Service Reminder Via App

Smart Drive Information

–

Emergency Call Button

Location Based Services

Low Battery Warning

Driving Analytics

–

Live Location Sharing

Geo Fence

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

Digital Key

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Phone App

In Car Payment

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Summon Mode

–

SOS Button

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

App Details

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Questions you may find useful

•12w

I am planning to upgrade from my current Suzuki Baleno top-spec Alpha variant. I am looking for higher ground clearance, ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, and a smoother transmission (unlike my current AMT). I am considering the Duster, Seltos, Victoris, and Creta. My annual driving is mostly in the city and under 10,000 km. Kindly suggest the best option.

Verified
•12w

You are looking for higher ground clearance, smoother automatic, cooled seats and a more premium experience, and the Seltos delivers on all of these. The IVT gearbox is very smooth in city traffic, a clear step up from your current AMT, and the naturally aspirated petrol is refined and easy to drive for your low, city-heavy running. Being a newer generation car, it also feels more premium inside and out, offers better space and has a well-sorted ride that suits both city and occasional highway use.The Duster is a strong alternative if you prioritise driving feel. The turbo petrol with DCT is more engaging, but in daily city use it will not feel as smooth as the Seltos IVT, and fuel efficiency will also be lower. The Grand Vitara is efficient and easy to drive, but it does not feel as premium and the engine and gearbox combination is not as strong or responsive as the Seltos. It is also not as spacious. The Creta shares a similar powertrain, but being the older car, it does not feel as fresh or as premium inside, is slightly less spacious and costs similar money, which makes the Seltos the better pick.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleRenault Duster
VehicleHyundai Creta
•19w

Hi Autocar Team, I currently own a Maruti Alto K10 and am planning to upgrade to a new car with a budget of around ₹20 lakh. I live in a rural area with village roads and farm fields, but I am not interested in hardcore off-roading or a full-time 4x4 system. My driving pattern is approximately 30% on rural/mud roads and 70% on highways. I am currently confused between the Maruti Suzuki Victoris AWD, Renault Duster turbo petrol, and Tata Sierra diesel.

Verified
•18w

While a full-on 4x4 system is useful for off-roading, a part-time AWD system, as offered by the Maruti Victoris, is handy in low-traction environments like the loose mud you encounter during your 30 percent rural usage. Yes, both the new Renault Duster and Tata Sierra have advanced electronics to deal with low-grip environments. But they can't quite compare to an AWD system that drives all four wheels, in case you get stuck in a tight spot. The Victoris AWD, then, proves to be the best compromise between utility and everyday usage. While its engine is not super powerful, it is efficient and reliable, and the Victoris offers good high-speed comfort and stability. It should aid you on the highway, which is where you do most of your driving.

VehicleMaruti Suzuki Victoris
VehicleRenault Duster
VehicleTata Sierra