Renault Duster vs Volkswagen Taigun

Autocar India
Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun

GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI DCT

19.30 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
1498 cc

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Engine Type

Turbocharged
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Number of Cylinders

4
4

Max Engine Torque

280 Nm at 2000 - 3500 rpm
250 Nm at 1600 - 3500 rpm

Max Engine Power

163 hp at 5250 rpm
150 hp at 5000 - 6000 rpm

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
DCT

Lockable Differential/s

–

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

–

Official Fuel Economy

18.45 kmpl
18.85 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

13.47 kmpl
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

6.47 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
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Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.07 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

7.6 s
–

0-100kph

11.33 s
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Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Suspension & Steering

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
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Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Ride Height Adjust

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Rear Suspension Type

Semi-independent, torsion beam
Twist beam axle

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Front Suspension Type

MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
McPherson suspension and stabiliser bar

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

Turning Radius

–
5.05

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

212 mm
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Width

1815 mm
1760 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2651 mm

Length

4343 mm
4221 mm

Height

1659 mm
1612 mm

Boot Capacity

518 litres
385 - 1405 litres

Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Kerb Weight

–
1320 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

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

–

Interior Lamps

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio Only
Audio and Phone

Ambient Lighting

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Trunk Light

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

–
Yes with power folding

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

–
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

–
Driver Window Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

–
Fully Digital

Dead Pedal

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

UV Cut Glass

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

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
5

Overspeed Warning

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Parking Sensors

Front, Side and Rear
Front & Rear

Passenger Airbag

Driver Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

Rear Defogger

Seat Belt Warning

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Roof Rails

Functional
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

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Scuff Plates

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Rub Strips

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

–

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

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

–

Rear Seat Armrest

–
Yes with Holders

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–
60:40

Entertainment

USB Input

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Speakers

6
6

Wireless Phone Charging

–

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
–

Front USB port

2 Type C
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Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
10.09-inch Touchscreen

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Voice Commands

–

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–

SOS Button

–

Driving Analytics

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Geo Fence

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