Renault Duster vs Skoda Kylaq

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Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Skoda Kylaq

Skoda Kylaq

Prestige+ AT

12.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Max Engine Power

163 hp at 5250 rpm
115hp at 5000 - 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

280 Nm at 2000 - 3500 rpm
178Nm at 1750 - 4000 rpm

Number of Cylinders

4
3

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
999 cc

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Fuel & Performance

Official Fuel Economy

18.45 kmpl
19.05 kmpl

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

E20 Compatibility

Autocar Tested Mileage

9.97 kmpl
11.03 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

6.47 kmpl
8.7 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

13.47 kmpl
13.36 kmpl

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

7.6 s
8.72 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.07 s
6.38 s

0-100kph

11.33 s
11.69 s

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

User Reported Mileage

–
15.69 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drum

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

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
205/55 R17

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R18
205/55 R17

Wheel Size

18 inches
17 inches

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

4 Wheel Steer

–

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Damper Control

–

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

212 mm
189 mm

Width

1815 mm
1783 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2566 mm

Length

4343 mm
3995 mm

Height

1659 mm
1619 mm

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

518 litres
446 - 1265 litres

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Kerb Weight

–
1255 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

Yes with proximity sensors

Interior Lamps

Hands-free Boot Opening

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light
Front Passenger Only

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio Only
Audio and Phone

Ambient Lighting

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Trunk Light

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Dead Pedal

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

–
Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Launch Control

–

Glove Box

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Auto Parking

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

12 Volt Port

–

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
Warning Only

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

Heads Up Display

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
Driver's Window Only

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

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

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

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
Yes with Storage

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Adjustable Front Headrests

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Distance to Empty

–

Trip Meter

–

Tachometer

–
Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Average Speed

–

Head-up Display

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Shift Indicator

–

Third Row Seats

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Heated Seats

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

–

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

–

Massage Seats

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Driver's Seat Memory

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Entertainment

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

–

Speakers

6
4

Wireless Phone Charging

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

–

Web Browser

–

Voice Commands

–

MirrorLink

–

Video Player

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Touchpad

–

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

Branded Music System

–

Gesture Controls

–

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Questions you may find useful

•13w

I am planning to buy a mid-size SUV mainly for city use within a budget of ₹14–16 lakh in the next 6–7 months. My priorities are long-term ownership (10–15 years), premium interiors, a punchy engine, and good driving performance. I am considering the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq (1.0 TSI), and the Renault Duster (1.3 MT). Which one would you recommend as the best balance of reliability, driving enjoyment, and interior quality? Also, is it worth waiting for the Creta facelift or any upcoming models?

Verified
•13w

If it fits in your budget, go for the Kia Seltos, as it meets most of your broad set of requirements. Kias are known to be reliable enough for prolonged usage. The Seltos has a spacious and well-appointed premium interior that looks and feels upmarket. It's also pretty fun to drive, especially if you opt for the 160hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The new-gen Hyundai Creta is coming in 2027 and might be worth waiting for, but you will get most of what it offers in the Seltos available today. However, as you've pointed out, it might be worth moving a segment lower to get more for your money, in which case we'd recommend the Hyundai Venue. It offers much of what the Seltos offers, including reliability, features and high-quality interior - albeit in a smaller form factor at a more affordable price. If reliability trumps all else, consider a Maruti Suzuki compact SUV like the Brezza or the Fronx.

VehicleKia Seltos
VehicleHyundai Venue
•16w

Hey Autocar team, I probably posted this question before, but could not find it, so I am asking again. I am a 26-year-old, 5'8" guy with a budget between ₹13-16 lakh looking for a new car. I have been driving for the last 8 years, multiple cars, including the Tata Vista 1.2L diesel, the i10 Nios 4-cylinder petrol AMT, and the Syros (recently) in the family, and I am now looking for my first car to own. I am inclined towards cars with good handling, a peppy engine, predictable steering, supportive seats, decent fuel efficiency, and a strong AC. Fancy features like a sunroof, cooled storage, and a 360-degree camera are not my requirements. I had shortlisted the Kylaq Signature manual and the XUV 3XO GDI MT, but with the new Duster and the updated Kushaq in the mix, I am confused again. I haven’t tested these new cars yet, but I wanted to know if the Duster is as good in handling and dynamics as the Kylaq and 3XO, and whether the Kushaq’s issues with the back seat and AC have been resolved, along with the new 8-speed Aisin AT. My monthly running is around 1,000 km, with 60% in the city. Any other suggestions are also appreciated. Could you please help?

Verified
•16w

We'd trim the shortlist to the Skoda Kushaq and Renault Duster. The Skoda Kushaq remains fun to drive as before, but 2026's updates have enhanced the package. The 8-speed Aisin automatic transmission delivers power in a smoother manner without losing the sporty nature of the old 6-speed unit. Skoda has also upgraded the AC, and the cooling performance is significantly better than before. It's no longer a deal breaker. A rear seat massage function has been introduced on higher-spec versions, but aside from this, there haven't been any changes to seating at the back. Legroom and headroom are decent, but the cabin isn't the widest, so the rear seat continues to be best for two passengers. The new Renault Duster drives fantastically. Handling is neat, there's a great feel at the steering and body control is really good. We have yet to experience the 1.0-litre engine, but the 160hp, 1.3-litre unit is very enjoyable. It's punchy and great fun when paired with the manual gearbox. On our first drive experience, we were satisfied with the cooling performance, too. Rear seat comfort is decent but not class best.

VehicleRenault Duster
VehicleSkoda Kushaq
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