Renault Duster vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Autocar India
Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Hybrid Emotion 1.8 Petrol AT

19.49 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Strong Hybrid Alpha+ (O) AT

19.62 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
N/A

Engine Displacement

1789 cc
1490 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol-Electric Hybrid

Gearbox Type

Auto
CVT

Number of Gears

8
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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

160 hp at 5750 rpm
92.45hp at 5500rpm

Max Engine Torque

175 Nm at 3500 rpm
122Nm at 3800-4800

Combined Max Power

160 hp
116hp

Max Motor Power

50 hp
80hp

Max Motor Torque

208 Nm
141Nm

Motor Type

–
AC Synchronous Motor

Number of Motors

–
1

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Battery Capacity

1.4 kWh
–

Official Fuel Economy

29 kmpl
27.97 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
23.77 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
20.39 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
Discs

Rear Suspension Type

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Torsion Beam

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

–
Electric

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

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5.4 m

Rear Brakes

–
Discs

Wheel Size

–
17 inches

Front Tyre Size

–
215/60 R17

Rear Tyre Size

–
215/60 R17

Wheels

–
Alloys

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4343 mm
4345 mm

Width

1813 mm
1795 mm

Height

1659 mm
1645 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2600 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
–

Boot Capacity

518 - 1789 litres
–

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1285 kg

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
1-zone

Powered Tailgate

Acoustic Windshield

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Cup Holders

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

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Fully Digital

Cabin Boot Access

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Steering Mounted Controls

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Audio and Phone

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Door Pockets

–

Sunglass Holder

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Driver Armrest Storage

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Trunk Light

–

Interior Lamps

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

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Driver Window Only

Keyless Entry

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Push Button Start

–

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

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Rear Power Outlet

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Sunroof

–
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

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Hands-free Boot Opening

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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

Dual Tone Horn

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

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Automatic

Dashcam

–

Speed Assist System

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Lane Keep Assist

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Heads Up Display

–

Front Collision Avoidance

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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High Beam Assist

–

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

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Rear

Parking Camera

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Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

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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

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Door Handle Finish

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Body Coloured

Projector Headlamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED taillights

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

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Connected LED

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Roof Rails

–

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

–

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

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–
Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

–
5

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1 inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Speakers

–
4

USB Input

–

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Android Auto

–
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

–
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
Phone-based

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

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Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Find My Car

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Tow Away Alert

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Driving Analytics

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

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Live Location Sharing

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Low Battery Warning

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Geo Fence

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Phone App

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Service Reminder Via App

–

Smart Drive Information

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Questions you may find useful

•1w

The new Duster could make things interesting in the SUV segment. Would you consider it over the Grand Vitara or Hyryder?

•4w

I am planning to buy a car this year around Diwali or at the year end. Firstly, what would be the best time to buy a car with maximum discounts and overall best buying experience? I am looking to buy a big-5 seater car. Since I am soon going to be a dad, so a comfortable and safe car for the family is my priority along with super good fuel efficiency, low maintenance and very good ownership. From usage perspective, I am looking for long travels once a month or two and daily office commute. On average, my monthly running would be 3000-4500 km. I can start from around 8 lakhs and stretch up to 15 lakh (on-road price) but not go beyond that. A low budget car is also not an issue if mileage, safety and good space is there. Around 12 lakhs is the sweet spot. From features point of view as long as the car has also essentials, it's fine. Basically, I want a car in this budget with no-nonsense features. Feel good features that can be barely used can be skipped if it saves my money. I am planning to keep this car for at least next 10 - 12 years. A few cars that are currently in trend and are on my mind include Grand Vitara, Victoris, Duster, Nexon, Curvv and Hyryder. But please let me know which is the best car according to you and which is the variant that I should go for (model, engine, fuel) and the best time to buy that car. Also please suggest from perspective of e20 fuel debate. Thank you so much.