Renault Duster vs Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Autocar India
Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

1.0 Turbo Petrol Alpha AT

11.84 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
998 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Max Engine Torque

280 Nm at 2000 - 3500 rpm
147.6Nm at 2000-4500rpm

Max Engine Power

163 hp at 5250 rpm
100.06 hp at 5500rpm

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

6
6

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

Official Fuel Economy

18.45 kmpl
20.01 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

13.47 kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

6.47 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
37 litres

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.07 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

7.6 s
–

0-100kph

11.33 s
–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Ride Height Adjust

Rear Suspension Type

Semi-independent, torsion beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R18
195/60 R16

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R18
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

4 Wheel Steer

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Turning Radius

–
4.9 m

Damper Control

–

Spare Wheel

–
Full Size

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

212 mm
–

Width

1815 mm
1765 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2520 mm

Length

4343 mm
3995 mm

Height

1659 mm
1550 mm

Boot Capacity

518 litres
308 litres

Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Kerb Weight

–
1055-1060 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Remote Locking

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Cooled Storage

–

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Cruise Control

Cup Holders

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Acoustic Windshield

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Driving Modes

Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

Hands-free Boot Opening

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio Only
Audio and Phone

Ambient Lighting

Sunroof

Panoramic

Trunk Light

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Sunglass Holder

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Door Pockets

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

–
Yes with power folding

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Safety

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

High Beam Assist

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Rear Washer/Wiper

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Driver Attention Warning

–

Hill Start Assist

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

–

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

–

BNCAP Rating

5
–

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Parking Sensors

Front, Side and Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Rear Defogger

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Heads Up Display

–

Dashcam

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Roof Rails

Functional

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

LED DRLs

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Antenna

Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Projector Headlamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Seat Material

Leatherette
Fabric

Seat Count

5
5

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Adjustable Front Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Tachometer

–
Analog

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Heated Seats

–

Massage Seats

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Speakers

6
6

Wireless Phone Charging

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–

AUX Input

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
Phone-based

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Find My Car

–

Geo Fence

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–