Renault Duster vs Tata Nexon

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Engine & Transmission

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
1497 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Max Engine Torque

280 Nm at 2000 - 3505 rpm
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Max Engine Power

163 hp at 5250 rpm
115 hp at 3750 rpm

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Gearbox Type

DCT
AMT

Number of Gears

6
6

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Official Fuel Economy

18.45 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
44 litres

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

E20 Compatibility

Drive Mode Types

Multiple

Autocar Tested Mileage

9.97 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

13.47 kmpl kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

7.47 kmpl kmpl

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.07 s

0-100kph

11.33 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

7.6 s

Auto Start/Stop

Terrain Modes

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

4 Wheel Steer

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt

Rear Suspension Type

Twist Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Ride Height Adjust

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

N/A

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R18
215/60 R16

Spare Wheel

N/A

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R18
215/60 R16

Turning Radius

5.1 m

Dimensions

Width

1815 mm
1804 mm

Height

1701 mm
1620 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
208 mm

Length

4346 mm
39952 mm

Doors

5
5

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2498 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

None litres
382 litres

Comfort

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Comfort Headrest

Launch Control

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

Heated ORVM

Cabin Boot Access

Hands-free Boot Opening

Dead Pedal

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Glove Box

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Foldable Seatback Table

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Driving Modes

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

12 Volt Port Boot

Accessory Power Outlet

Acoustic Windshield

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light
Front Passenger Only

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Trunk Light

Ambient Lighting

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

Remote Locking

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Auto Parking

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Power Outlet

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Bluetooth Connectivity

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Powered Tailgate

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Front Seatback Pockets

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Third Row AC Vents

Safety

Video Recording

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor

Rear Washer/Wiper

Automatic Wipers

Adaptive Cruise Control

Boot Open Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Automatic Headlamps

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Airbags

6
6

Road Departure Mitigation System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Traction Control

Seat Belt Warning

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Side Airbag

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Speed Assist System

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Front Collision Avoidance

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Heads Up Display

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

Curtain Airbag

Driver Attention Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Interior Door Handles Finish

Driver Airbag

BNCAP Rating

5

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Door Ajar Warning

Brake Assist (BA)

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Defogger

Dual Tone Horn

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Blind Spot Monitor

Passenger Airbag

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Electronic Stability Control

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

Crash Test Rating

5

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto

NCAP Rating

5

Exterior

Stop Lamp

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Headlight Height Adjuster

Headlight Type

LED
LED

LED fog lamps

Rub Strips

LED DRLs

Sequential Turn Indicators

Spoiler

Illuminated Logo

Connected LED

Cornering Foglamps

Cornering Headlights

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Wheel Arch Cladding

Roof Rails

Functional

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Front Fog Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Interior

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Average Fuel Consumption

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Memory

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Ottoman Seats

Massage Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Soft Touch Dashboard

Soft Touch Door Trim

Individual Chairs at Rear

Heated Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Third Row Seats

Entertainment

Audio System

AUX Input

Speakers

6
4

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Second Row USB port

2 Type C

MirrorLink

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Branded Music System

Arkhamays
JBL

CD Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Onboard

Rear Entertainment Screens

Steering Audio Controls

Front USB port

2 Type C

Gesture Controls

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Touchpad

Voice Commands

Google Assistant

Steering Phone Controls

Web Browser

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Front Passenger Screen

Video Player

Wireless Phone Charging

Inbuilt Music App

USB Input

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

Emergency Call Button

Phone App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

In Car Payment

Find and Book Parking Slot

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Low Battery Warning

Location Based Services

Live Location Sharing

Summon Mode

SOS Button

Google/Alexa connectivity

Service Reminder Via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Check Vehicle Status via App

Digital Key

App Details

Anti Theft Immobilisation

E-Call & I-Call

Geo Fence

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Alexa Compatibility

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Questions you may find useful

10w

I currently own a VW Polo that has done around 50,000 km. I am looking to upgrade to a midsize SUV. I have shortlisted the Duster 1.0, Creta S(O), and Nexon Creative diesel. I drive 90% on highways. My budget is Rs 18 lakh. My requirement is low maintenance and good mileage.

Verified
9w

With 90% highway use and an Rs. 18 lakh cap, the Tata Nexon Creative diesel is the best fit from your list. On long runs, it uses less fuel than the Hyundai Creta petrol, and the diesel pulls strongly in higher gears. So, overtaking is easy even with family and luggage. Coming from a Polo, you will like how steady it feels at speed and how it smooths out rough patches. Tata’s service costs are reasonable, and the diesel’s range means fewer fuel stops.Two things to note. Tata service quality can vary by city, so pick a well-rated workshop near you. Also, the Nexon’s cabin and boot are smaller than the Creta, which you may feel on big trips.If low maintenance and a larger, calmer cabin matter more than top mileage, the Hyundai Creta S(O) is the safer alternative. It will be smoother and easier to own, but it will use more fuel on the highway than the Nexon diesel and may sit close to your budget on-road.

VehicleTata Nexon
VehicleHyundai Creta
18w

Hi Autocar Team, we are planning to buy a new car as a secondary vehicle, replacing our 2018 Ford Freestyle Petrol Titanium Plus. Our budget is around ₹16 lakh (with some flexibility). The car will be used mostly in the city, with 2-3 occupants, and we prefer a petrol automatic. We are inclined towards sub-4 metre compact SUVs due to the higher seating position. We initially considered the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and Tata Nexon, and have currently booked the Kia Sonet GTX+ petrol DCT. However, with several new launches, we are now confused. Cars like the new Kia Seltos are appealing for their space, but within our budget only the lower variants with the naturally aspirated petrol engine are feasible. The new Renault Duster also looks promising, but there is no Renault dealership in our area. Similarly, Skoda is not an option due to the absence of a dealership. Given this situation, are we making the right decision by going ahead with the Kia Sonet GTX+ petrol DCT in 2026, or should we reconsider other options within this budget?

Verified
17w

The Kia Sonet GTX+ 1.0-turbo DCT you’ve booked does overlap with the entry-level HTE (O) variant of the Seltos. The Seltos comes quite well equipped for a base model, with features like a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless connectivity, cruise control and even paddle shifters for the IVT. However, you will miss out on several features compared to the Sonet GTX+, such as ADAS, Bose audio and ventilated front seats. If features are important to you, then stick with the Sonet; otherwise, the Seltos is a good choice.The Seltos is the newer car, while the Sonet is now due for a refresh. Ride quality and cabin space will also be far better in the Seltos. Since it will mostly be driven in the city, the naturally aspirated engine is more than adequate in terms of performance, and the IVT offers a seamless experience. Do a test drive of the Seltos before you decide.

VehicleKia Sonet