Renault Duster vs Volkswagen Taigun

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Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

1.5 TSI Petrol GT Plus Sport DCT

19.19 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
4 cyls, Turbocharged

Number of Cylinders

4
–

Max Engine Torque

280 Nm at 2000 - 3500 rpm
250Nm

Max Engine Power

163 hp at 5250 rpm
150hp

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
1498 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Number of Gears

6
7

Gearbox Type

DCT
Dual-Clutch Auto

Lockable Differential/s

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
–

Official Fuel Economy

18.45 kmpl
19.01 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

–

0-100kph

–
8.89 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
5.14 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
6.08 s

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electro-Mechanical

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Ride Height Adjust

Rear Suspension Type

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

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R18
205/55 R17

Wheel Size

18 inches
17-inches

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R18
205/55 R17

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Steering Adjust type

–
Manual

Turning Radius

–
5.05 m

Damper Control

–

Spare Wheel

–
Space-saver

Dimensions

Length

4343 mm
4221 mm

Width

1815 mm
1760 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2651 mm

Boot Capacity

518 litres
385-1405 litres

Height

1659 mm
1612 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
188 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1314 kg

Comfort

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Interior Lamps

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Keyless Entry

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Driving Modes

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Cup Holders

–

Cruise Control

Cooled Storage

–

Climate Control

2-zone
Auto 1-zone

Remote Locking

Acoustic Windshield

–

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light
–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio Only
–

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Trunk Light

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver's Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver's Window Only

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)

–

Hill Start 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

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Dual Tone Horn

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

High Beam Assist

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Lane Keep Assist

–

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Overspeed Warning

–

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Parking Sensors

Front, Side and Rear
Rear

Passenger Airbag

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Driver Airbag

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Rear Defogger

Curtain Airbag

–

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Manual

Blind Spot Monitor

–

NCAP Rating

–
5

Exterior

ORVM turn indicators

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

LED DRLs

–

Front Fog Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

Roof Rails

Functional
–

Antenna

Shark Fin
–

Puddle Lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Spoiler

–

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Seat Material

Leatherette
–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Seat Count

5
5

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front

Adjustable Front Headrests

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

–

Seats

–
Leatherette

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

–

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Third Row Seats

–

Entertainment

USB Input

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Steering Audio Controls

Speakers

6
–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Front USB port

2 Type C
–

Android Auto

Wireless

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

AUX Input

–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

–
Onboard

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–