Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster

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Nissan Tekton

Nissan Tekton

Tekna Plus T280 DCT

18.59 lakh

Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Hybrid Emotion 1.8 Petrol AT

19.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Strong Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
1789 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Gearbox Type

DCT
Auto

Number of Gears

6
8

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

163 hp at 5250 rpm
160 hp at 5750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

280 Nm at 2000 - 3500 rpm
175 Nm at 3500 rpm

Combined Max Power

–
160 hp

Max Motor Power

–
50 hp

Max Motor Torque

–
208 Nm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

18.5 kmpl
29 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

Battery Capacity

–
1.4 kWh

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist Beam Suspension
–

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
–

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
–

Wheel Size

18 inches
–

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R18
–

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R18
–

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
–

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Dimensions

Length

4349 mm
4343 mm

Width

1815 mm
1813 mm

Height

1674 mm
1659 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
212 mm

Boot Capacity

700 - 1789 litres
518 - 1789 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
–

Digital Instrument Cluster

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
–

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Ambient Lighting

–

12 Volt Port

–

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light
–

Trunk Light

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
–

Acoustic Windshield

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Driving Modes

–

Safety

Automatic Wipers

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

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

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Traction Control

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

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
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
–

Passenger Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Rear Defogger

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Driver Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

–

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
–

Spoiler

Roof Rails

–

LED headlamps

–

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
–

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Speedometer

–

Entertainment

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Voice Commands

Google Assistant
–

Wireless Phone Charging

Satellite Navigation

On-board
–

Speakers

6
–

Android Auto

Wireless
–

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.1 inch Touchscreen

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
–

Connected Car Features

Digital Key

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Home to Car Connectivity

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Questions you may find useful

•17w

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.

•18w

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?