Renault Duster vs Mg Astor

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Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

MG Astor

Mg Astor

1.5 Petrol Savvy Pro CVT

15.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Max Engine Power

163 hp at 5250 rpm
110hp

Max Engine Torque

280 Nm at 2000 - 3500 rpm
144Nm

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
1498 cc

Gearbox Type

DCT
CVT

Number of Gears

6
8

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

Official Fuel Economy

18.45 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
48 litres

E20 Compatibility

Autocar Tested Mileage

9.97 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

6.47 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.47 kmpl
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

7.6 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.07 s
–

0-100kph

11.33 s
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
8.3kpl

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
10.48kpl

Auto Start/Stop

–

User Reported Mileage

–
16.15 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Discs

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

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

Ride Height Adjust

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R18
215/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R18
215/55 R17

Wheel Size

18 inches
17 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Damper Control

–

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

212 mm
–

Width

1815 mm
1809 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2585 mm

Length

4343 mm
4323 mm

Height

1659 mm
1650 mm

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

518 litres
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Kerb Weight

–
1349 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

Yes (Adaptive)

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
Panoramic

Trunk Light

–

Door Pockets

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Glove Box

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
All

Powered Tailgate

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

–

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
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
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

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Dashcam

–

Speed Assist System

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

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
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Rub Strips

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Scuff Plates

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
5

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Front Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

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

–

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

–
Yes with Holders

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
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Audio System

–

Branded Music System

–

CD Player

–

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

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Geo Fence

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•7w

I have been driving a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI for the past 13.5 years and have clocked around 1.2 lakh km with it. It is a car I absolutely love, and despite test-driving many newer vehicles while looking for an upgrade, I am still struggling to find something that matches its combination of punchy performance, handling, steering feel, solidity, and overall driving quality. I am now looking to upgrade to an SUV with a budget of around ₹25 lakh. So far, I have test-driven the following: Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo Petrol Manual - contrary to the hype, I found it quite disappointing Tata Sierra 1.5 Petrol Automatic - comfortable, but it felt underpowered MG Hector, MG Astor, and Mahindra XUV700 - none of them really connected with me as a driver Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI GT - this came closest in terms of driving feel, but the build quality and solidity still did not feel as robust as my older CBU Polo Volkswagen Tiguan - liked it, but it is unfortunately beyond my budget I am not inclined towards the Hyundai Creta or Kia Seltos because build quality and safety are very important to me. My driving usage is around 70% city and 30% occasional highway trips, although I would like to increase my long-distance driving in the future. Could you please suggest some strong options that offer solid build quality, engaging driving dynamics, good safety, and an overall premium driving experience that could genuinely feel like a worthy upgrade from my Polo?

Verified
•7w

Do note, only the Volkswagen Polo GTI was brought to India as a completely built unit (CBU); the regular Polo was locally manufactured, although the localised content varied over time.Coming to your question, you seem to have tried all the options available, and none have caught your fancy. In that case, we would recommend that you look at pre-owned options instead. A two- or three-year-old Skoda Kodiaq or Volkswagen Tiguan should fall within your Rs 25 lakh budget, and both have the same solid European build quality and are powered by a strong 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. You will enjoy driving either of these two cars, which will feel like a proper upgrade from your outgoing car. Look for a car that's still covered by factory warranty for greater peace of mind.

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