Renault Duster vs Hyundai Creta

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Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Hybrid Emotion 1.8 Petrol AT

19.49 lakh

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta

Diesel King Knight AT

20.14 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1789 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Auto
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

8
6

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

160 hp at 5750 rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

175 Nm at 3500 rpm
250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Combined Max Power

160 hp
–

Max Motor Power

50 hp
–

Max Motor Torque

208 Nm
–

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Battery Capacity

1.4 kWh
–

Official Fuel Economy

29 kmpl
19.1 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

Fuel Supply System

–
Common Rail

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

–
17.32 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Suspension Type

–
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

–
Electric

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

4 Wheel Steer

–

Rear Brakes

–
Disc

Wheel Size

–
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

–
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

–
215/55 R18

Wheels

–
Alloys

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4343 mm
4330 mm

Width

1813 mm
1790 mm

Height

1659 mm
1635 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2610 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
–

Boot Capacity

518 - 1789 litres
433 litres

Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Driving Modes

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Powered Tailgate

Acoustic Windshield

Rear Parcel Tray

Door Pockets

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Cabin Boot Access

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cup Holders

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Interior Lamps

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Trunk Light

–

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

–

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

–
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

–

Cruise Control

–
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Central Locking

Rear Defogger

Airbags

6
6

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Dual Tone Horn

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Assist System

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

High Beam Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Video Recording

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Parking Sensors

–
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

–
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

ORVM turn indicators

LED headlamps

Stop Lamp

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

LED DRLs

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED taillights

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Rub Strips

–

Roof Rails

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Daytime Running Lights

–
LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Tachometer

–
Digital

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats Split

–

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

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Storage

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

–

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

–
5

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1 inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

Branded Music System

–
Bose

Front USB port

–
Type C

Inbuilt Music App

–

CD Player

–

Speakers

–
8

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Android Auto

–
Wired

Apple CarPlay

–
Wired

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
On-board

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Find My Car

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Summon Mode

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Breakdown Assistance Call Button

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Phone App

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Auto Crash Alert

–

Digital Key

–

Questions you may find useful

•2d

I am using a 2019 Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol Manual NA and am happy with this car. I am planning to change the car. I am considering buying the Duster hybrid now and am also considering waiting for Seltos/Creta hybrid by the end of 2027. We are a family of 3 so the current Seltos is perfect. I use an HTK variant as we are not into extra features. I am a driving enthusiast and have an inherent passion for fast acceleration, perfect handling and highly engaging car that is also easy to maintain and extremely reliable over a period of 7-years. What should I do? I also have a garage limitation of 1700mm height for any car.

•1w

I’m planning to buy the new VW Taigun Topline MT as my first car. I’m a first-time buyer with no driving experience, but I’m genuinely interested in learning to drive and want a manual transmission rather than an automatic. My annual usage will be around 5,000–7,000km, mostly a mix of city and highway driving, and I intend to keep the car for 10–12 years. Safety is one of my biggest priorities, followed by looks, driving enjoyment and long-term ownership costs. Would you recommend the Taigun Topline MT over alternatives like the Hyundai Creta SX MT, Kia Seltos HTX MT or Duster Adventure? I’m choosing the Taigun because I like its looks, features and driving experience, but I want an honest assessment rather than a recommendation based solely on performance or enthusiast appeal. Would you go ahead with this choice in my situation?

•5w

I purchased a Kia Sonet 1.0 iMT in 2024 after owning Maruti Suzuki Dzire for around 11 years. I was so bored of driving it for more than a decade that I rushed to change. I wanted a compact SUV as an upgrade but settled for a sub-compact SUV due to budget constrain or may be due to lack guidance and understanding. Soon after buying it, I realized that this is not the car that I want to drive. I want a vehicle that looks and feels rugged but at the same time, is usable for daily commute with 80 - 90% city drive. I want to feel the same way I feel when I drive my Royal Enfield (strong and rugged). In less than 3 years, I am looking for a change again but this is time I don't want to make the same mistake. I have a few cars in mind but I am not sure which one should I go for. I have shortlisted Renault Duster Hybrid (upcoming), Tata Harrier AT (diesel), Thar Roxx AT (diesel), Toyota Hyryder Hybrid and Hyundai Creta AT (Diesel or Petrol). I drive around 1000 to 1200 km per month, mostly in the city but when I plan for long drives to mountains in Himachal, Uttarakhand or even Leh, I shouldn't have to worry about it. My budget is between 17 to 19 lakh (ex-Showroom). Please advise.

•7w

I am looking for a mid-size SUV in the Rs 15-16 lakh range. I have narrowed my list down to the new Duster 1.3 Turbo Techno+ and the Hyundai Creta 1.5 NA S(O). I really like the Creta's interior, but I am concerned that since Kia has already launched the new-generation Seltos, the new-generation Creta may not be far away. My daily running is approximately 80km, mostly on the highway, with some city driving. Please suggest which would be the better buy.

•11w

I am confused between the following cars: Renault Duster Adventure 1.3 DCT, Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT, and Hyundai Creta S(O) IVT. We are a family of 3-4 with average builds, and we have comfortably used a Tiago for the last 6-7 years. I know I will enjoy driving the Duster, but from a practical standpoint, even the Kia and Creta seem very good at this point. Hence, the confusion. I haven't done many long trips in the Tiago, but I am planning to change that with the new car. I mainly want a car with comfortable ride quality that I can enjoy for a long time.