Renault Duster vs Tata Nexon

Autocar India
Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Hybrid Emotion 1.8 Petrol AT

19.49 lakh

Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon

Diesel Fearless + PS Red #Dark AMT

14.52 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1789 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Auto
AMT

Number of Gears

8
6

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

160 hp at 5750 rpm
115 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

175 Nm at 3500 rpm
260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm

Combined Max Power

160 hp
–

Max Motor Power

50 hp
–

Max Motor Torque

208 Nm
–

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Battery Capacity

1.4 kWh
–

Official Fuel Economy

29 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
44 litres

Fuel Supply System

–
Common Rail

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

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

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Suspension Type

–
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Damper Control

–
N/A

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

–
Electric

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Turning Radius

–
5.1 m

Rear Brakes

–
Drums

Wheel Size

–
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

–
215/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

–
215/60 R16

Wheels

–
Alloys

Spare Wheel

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

4343 mm
39952 mm

Width

1813 mm
1804 mm

Height

1659 mm
1620 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2498 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
208 mm

Boot Capacity

518 - 1789 litres
382 litres

Doors

5
5

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

Cabin Boot Access

–

Trunk Light

–

Interior Lamps

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Door Pockets

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Cup Holders

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Rear Window Sun Shades

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Vanity Mirror

–
Front Passenger Only

Roof Grab Handles

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

–

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

–
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

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

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Boot Open Warning

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

High Beam Assist

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Dashcam

–

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

–
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

–
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

–
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

NCAP Rating

–
5

BNCAP Rating

–
5

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

–

Projector Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Illuminated Logo

–

LED fog lamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Rub Strips

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Roof Rails

–

Cornering Headlights

–

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

–

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

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

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

–
5

Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1 inch Touchscreen
10.25 -inch Touchscreen

Audio System

–

Branded Music System

–
JBL

CD Player

–

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

–
Onboard

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Geo Fence

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Find My Car

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

Low Battery Warning

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Questions you may find useful

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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.