Renault Duster vs Tata Sierra

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Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel AT

21.29 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
1497 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Gearbox Type

DCT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Max Engine Power

163 hp at 5250 rpm
118 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Common Rail

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Official Fuel Economy

18.45 kmpl
19.22 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

7.47 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

13.47 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

9.97 kmpl
13.05 kmpl

0-100kph

11.33 s
13.37 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.07 s
7.97 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

7.6 s
9.42 s

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

–
11.53 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

–
14.56 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Twist Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R18
225/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R18
225/55 R19

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4346 mm
4340 mm

Width

1815 mm
1841 mm

Height

1701 mm
1715 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2730 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
205 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

None litres
622-1257 litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Bottle Holder in Doors

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Comfort Headrest

Launch Control

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

–

Keyless Entry

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

–

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
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 with Light

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

Yes (Gesture Control)

Rear Reading Lamp

LED
–

Rear Parcel Tray

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

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
Driver's Window Only

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
Yes with Autohold

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Electronic Stability Control

Central Locking

Child Safety Lock

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto-dimming

Clutch Lock

–

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

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

Scuff Plates

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Manual

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

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
8

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
In-built

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
12.3-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

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Questions you may find useful

•7w

Hi ,vi sm currently using Ertiga , my budget for s new car is around Rs 22 lakh. My usage is ,800 Km on highway and on three days s week in city traffic. On weekends I can go out for a fun drive. My priorities are safety , comfort and performance. I have confused between Skoda kushaq 1.5 , Renault Duster, renault 1.4 and curvVeEV ) creta EV ) upcoming Tata siera EV. Is kushaq a big no if I have to travel in city on low speeds , I have read that DSG is too sensitive to hear and city ride

•6w

I have a Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid, and I am extremely satisfied with its mileage (900-1000 km from 45 liters). However, I am losing the joy of driving. I migrated to this car after owning a Swift Dzire Diesel and an XL6. The mismatch between engine revs and acceleration is becoming unpleasant. Overtaking feels riskier, and even the brakes feel spongy. I have experienced a few unpleasant situations because of this. As a result, I have reduced my overall speed, making the safety of my family a bigger priority. But the driver in me is unhappy. Should I upgrade to the Duster Hybrid, the Hycross Hybrid, or the newly launched Sierra EV? Also, do diesel engines still make sense today?

Verified
•6w

From what you've described, the Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid has impressed you with its efficiency but left you wanting more from behind the wheel. If driving enjoyment is back on your priority list, the Duster Hybrid looks like the most natural upgrade. It is expected to offer a much more engaging driving experience while retaining the fuel efficiency benefits of a strong hybrid. Currently, the Duster is offered with two turbo-petrol engines: a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit from the Kiger and a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine. The Renault Duster mileage ranges from 17.75kpl to 19.41kpl. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol manual returns 19.41kpl, while the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol delivers 17.75kpl to 18.45kpl, depending on the transmission.The Toyota Innova HyCross Hybrid will certainly improve on comfort, refinement and performance, but it won't fundamentally change the character you're looking for. It is still geared towards relaxed family motoring rather than enthusiastic driving.The Tata Sierra EV is an interesting option and has now been launched. It promises strong performance, a premium cabin and a spacious interior. However, if the "driver in you" misses the involvement and confidence of your earlier diesel cars, we'd still wait to experience how the Duster Hybrid drives before making a decision.As for diesels, we don't think they should be ruled out altogether. With the right usage, they continue to make sense. However, given your appreciation for the fuel economy of your Grand Vitara and the direction the market is heading, we'd lean towards a strong hybrid rather than going back to diesel.

VehicleMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
VehicleToyota Innova HyCross
VehicleTata Sierra EV
VehicleRenault Duster
•6w

I have pre-booked for Duster Hybrid, Nissan Tekton Hybrid and lastly Tata Sierra EV. Which one should I go for? My preference is to go for the earliest available one.

Verified
•6w

The Tata Sierra EV has already been launched, while the Renault Duster Hybrid and Nissan Tekton are still some time away. The Duster Hybrid is expected to offer an excellent balance of performance, efficiency and practicality, but you'll have to wait longer for it.The choice really comes down to whether you're ready to make the switch to an EV. If you have access to reliable home charging and your driving pattern suits an EV, the Sierra EV is a very compelling option. This Tata car offers a spacious cabin, a premium interior, and a large battery pack, and should make for an excellent family SUV.Verdict: Since you've mentioned that you prefer to buy the earliest available car, we'd recommend going ahead with the Tata Sierra EV. It is already on sale, and if an EV fits your usage pattern, there's little reason to wait for the Duster Hybrid. Currently, the Duster is offered with two turbo-petrol engines: a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit from the Kiger and a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine. The Renault Duster mileage ranges from 17.75kpl to 19.41kpl. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol manual returns 19.41kpl, while the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol delivers 17.75kpl to 18.45kpl, depending on the transmission.

VehicleTata Sierra EV
VehicleRenault Duster
VehicleNissan Tekton
•9w

I want to buy a compact SUV, and I am unsure of which one to buy. I want automatic petrol, which I am sure of. I was thinking of Seltos, but then, mileage and engine after 5 years should be a concern? If I go for a duster, I am fearing service or post-dealership. Sierra, I did not like. Elevate is basic. Kushaq again, maintenance is higher. Don't want to go higher in budget, would love between 15-20 with panoramic sunroof. Checked for 3xo also, although its is sub compact, but the engine noise was higher. Please suggest to me

Verified
•8w

Pick the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT. It feels thoroughly modern, is feature-packed, spacious, and it also falls within your Rs 15-20 lakh budget, while having a panoramic sunroof. The 1.5 with the automatic is smoother than the turbo, easier to live with in traffic, and far less fussy long term. With regular service, there is no five-year engine worry; these motors routinely do big mileage without drama. As far as mileage goes, expect 10-11kpl in the city and 14-15kpl on the highway, which is fair for a car of this size.

VehicleKia Seltos
•11w

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
•11w

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 both Skoda and Volkswagen 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.

VehicleSkoda Kodiaq
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan