Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster

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Nissan Tekton

Nissan Tekton

Tekna Plus T280 DCT

18.59 lakh

Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
1333 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

163 hp at 5250 rpm
163 hp at 5250 rpm

Max Engine Torque

280 Nm at 2000 - 3500 rpm
280 Nm at 2000 - 3505 rpm

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Auto Start/Stop

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Official Fuel Economy

18.5 kmpl
18.45 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

E20 Compatibility

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Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

City Fuel Economy as Tested

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7.47 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

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13.47 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

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9.97 kmpl

0-100kph

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11.33 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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6.07 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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7.6 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist Beam Suspension
Twist Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R18
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R18
225/55 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

4349 mm
4346 mm

Width

1815 mm
1815 mm

Height

1674 mm
1701 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
212 mm

Boot Capacity

700 - 1789 litres
None litres

Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

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Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Driver Armrest Storage

Push Button Start

Powered Tailgate

Remote Locking

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Front Seatback Pockets

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Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port Boot

Ambient Lighting

12 Volt Port

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light
Yes with Light

Trunk Light

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Acoustic Windshield

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Bottle Holder in Doors

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Comfort Headrest

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Launch Control

–

Cooled Cup Holders

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Cooled Glovebox

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Cooled Storage

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Keyless Entry

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Cup Holders

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cabin Boot Access

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Hands-free Boot Opening

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Dead Pedal

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Glove Box

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Door Pockets

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Driving Modes

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Electric Tailgate Release

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Accessory Power Outlet

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Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Sunglass Holder

–

Roof Grab Handles

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Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

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Auto Parking

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Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Power Outlet

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Rear Reading Lamp

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LED

Safety

Automatic Wipers

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Rear Washer/Wiper

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

BNCAP Rating

5

Seat Belt Warning

Child Safety Lock

Side Airbag

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Blind Spot Monitor

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Automatic Headlamps

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Departure Avoidance

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Dual Tone Horn

Rear Defogger

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Video Recording

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Boot Open Warning

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

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All

Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Speed Assist System

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Dashcam

–

Heads Up Display

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Lane Keep Assist

–

Interior Door Handles Finish

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High Beam Assist

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

Matrix LED
LED

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

LED DRLs

Front Fog Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

ORVM turn indicators

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Puddle Lamps

Stop Lamp

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Functional

Daytime Running Lights

–
LED

LED headlamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

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Illuminated Logo

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Connected LED

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

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Projector Headlamps

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Interior

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Soft Touch Dashboard

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Distance to Empty

–

Trip Meter

–

Tachometer

–
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Gear Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Speedometer

–
Digital

Average Speed

–

Shift Indicator

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Adjustable Rear Headrests

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Adjustable Front Headrests

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Driver's Seat Memory

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Rear Seat Backrest Fold

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Rear Seat Backrest Recline

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Ottoman Seats

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Massage Seats

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Heated Seats

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Voice Commands

Google Assistant
Google Assistant

Wireless Phone Charging

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Speakers

6
6

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Audio System

–

AUX Input

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

MirrorLink

–

Branded Music System

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Arkhamays

CD Player

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Web Browser

–

Front Passenger Screen

–

Video Player

–

Inbuilt Music App

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USB Input

–

Connected Car Features

Digital Key

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Live Traffic Updates On App

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Home to Car Connectivity

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Over the air (OTA) updates

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Find My Car

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Emergency Call Button

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Phone App

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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In Car Payment

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

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Low Battery Warning

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Location Based Services

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Live Location Sharing

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Summon Mode

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SOS Button

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

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Service Reminder Via App

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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App Details

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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E-Call & I-Call

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Questions you may find useful

•10w

I have pre-booked for Duster Hybrid, Nissan Tekton Hybrid and lastly Tata Sierra EV. Which one should I go for? My preference is to go for the earliest available one.

•11w

Hello, I am currently driving a Ford Figo 1.5 TDCi Diesel and have covered almost 1.5 lakh km with it. The car has been extremely reliable, and I still enjoy its excellent ride quality, handling, punchy engine, and fuel efficiency. I am now exploring an upgrade, but so far I haven't found many options that offer the same balance of driving pleasure, comfort, and efficiency. I have test-driven most of the diesel automatic options currently available in the market, and the only one that impressed me was the Mahindra XUV 7XO. Lately, I have also started considering strong hybrid vehicles. The Renault Duster and its upcoming sibling, the Nissan Tekton, have caught my attention, and I am willing to wait for them. My requirements are: - Budget: Rs. 25–28 lakh - 5-seater preferred - Open to both SUVs and sedans - Good ride and handling - Strong performance - Excellent fuel efficiency - Can wait 6–8 months for upcoming launches Based on these requirements, what would you recommend? Are there any upcoming launches that I should specifically keep an eye on?