Renault Duster vs Renault Duster

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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

Manual
DCT

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

N/A

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 - 3504 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

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Official Fuel Economy

17.75 kmpl
18.45 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

8.04 kmpl
7.47 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

13.24 kmpl
13.47 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

0-100kph

10.32 s
11.33 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

10.33 s
6.07 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

11.08 s
7.6 s

Autocar Tested Mileage

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9.97 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist Beam
Twist Beam

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

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum
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

Dimensions

Length

4346 mm
4346 mm

Width

1815 mm
1815 mm

Height

1701 mm
1701 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
212 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

None litres
None litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Comfort Headrest

Launch Control

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

Heated ORVM

Cabin Boot Access

Hands-free Boot Opening

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Glove Box

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driving Modes

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

12 Volt Port Boot

Accessory Power Outlet

Acoustic Windshield

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light
Yes with Light

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Trunk Light

Ambient Lighting

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

Remote Locking

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Auto Parking

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Power Outlet

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Bluetooth Connectivity

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Powered Tailgate

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
LED

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Safety

Video Recording

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
With Load Sensor

Rear Washer/Wiper

Automatic Wipers

Adaptive Cruise Control

Boot Open Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Automatic Headlamps

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Airbags

6
6

Road Departure Mitigation System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Traction Control

Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
All

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Speed Assist System

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Front Collision Avoidance

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Heads Up Display

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Curtain Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Interior Door Handles Finish

Driver Airbag

BNCAP Rating

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Door Ajar Warning

Brake Assist (BA)

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Defogger

Dual Tone Horn

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Blind Spot Monitor

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Electronic Stability Control

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

Exterior

Stop Lamp

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Headlight Height Adjuster

Headlight Type

LED
LED

LED fog lamps

Rub Strips

LED DRLs

Sequential Turn Indicators

Spoiler

Illuminated Logo

Connected LED

Cornering Foglamps

Cornering Headlights

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Wheel Arch Cladding

Roof Rails

Functional
Functional

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Front Fog Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Interior

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Memory

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Rear Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Ottoman Seats

Massage Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Soft Touch Dashboard

Soft Touch Door Trim

Individual Chairs at Rear

Heated Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Third Row Seats

Entertainment

Audio System

AUX Input

Speakers

6
6

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

MirrorLink

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Branded Music System

Arkhamays
Arkhamays

CD Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Rear Entertainment Screens

Steering Audio Controls

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Gesture Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Touchpad

Voice Commands

Google Assistant
Google Assistant

Steering Phone Controls

Web Browser

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Front Passenger Screen

Video Player

Wireless Phone Charging

Inbuilt Music App

USB Input

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Emergency Call Button

Phone App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

In Car Payment

Find and Book Parking Slot

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Low Battery Warning

Location Based Services

Live Location Sharing

Summon Mode

SOS Button

Google/Alexa connectivity

Service Reminder Via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Digital Key

App Details

Anti Theft Immobilisation

E-Call & I-Call

Questions you may find useful

•3d

I live in Bangalore and want to buy a car. My usage is around 20km per day, at least three times a week, along with a few day trips around Bangalore within 100km and a couple of weekend trips around Bangalore for leisure. I like the Syros EV Blackline and Duster Iconic Launch Edition. Both are in a similar budget. What would you recommend? Are there any other cars you would suggest?

•2d

I am planning to buy a new SUV under Rs 30 lakh and am open to both five- and seven-seater options. I have tried the Toyota Innova HyCross non-hybrid, Mahindra XUV 7XO, Hyundai Alcazar, Kia Seltos and Renault Duster, but I am confused about which one to choose. My main priorities are space, comfort and a good engine. My running is not very high, at just under 1,000km a month. Please advise.

•5d

I am looking to buy a new car and am confused between two options: the Renault Duster Techno+ 1.3 DSG and the Volkswagen Virtus 1.0 GT Line. I will be driving the car daily for an office commute of about 20 km. I plan to keep the vehicle for 3 to 4 years and would like to know which one is the better choice in terms of features, resale value, premium feel, driving performance, and overall peace of mind.

•1w

I have owned my Skoda Rapid 1.5 TDI DSG for 6.5 years, and it has crossed 1 lakh km. It still runs like a dream and has been extremely reliable, with no major mechanical issues apart from regular servicing. My only concern now is the possibility of expensive repairs as the mileage increases, especially related to the DSG or injectors. Another issue is that the Rapid feels quite bare-bones compared to newer cars. I am considering upgrading to something under Rs. 25 lakh, mainly looking at the Duster 1.3 DCT and Taigun 1.5 TSI. My question is: should I keep the Rapid for a couple more years, or would the Duster/Taigun be a worthwhile upgrade? Or is there anything else under Rs. 25 lakh that would make a good replacement? Please suggest.

•1w

I’m torn between the top-spec Toyota Hyryder Hybrid and the Duster Hybrid. I’m not sure if the Duster Hybrid’s characteristics can be extrapolated from the Turbo-Petrol variant, so I would appreciate some advice. I am planning to purchase the car around the Diwali season.