Renault Duster vs Volkswagen Virtus

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1333 cc
1498 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

6
7

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
150hp at 5000-6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

280 Nm at 2000 - 3505 rpm
250Nm at 1600-3500 rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Lockable Differential/s

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple

Official Fuel Economy

18.45 kmpl
19.62 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

7.47 kmpl
9.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

13.47 kmpl
15.6 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

9.97 kmpl

0-100kph

11.33 s
9.68 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.07 s
5.95 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

7.6 s
6.3 s

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

17.63 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
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R18
205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R18
205/55 R16

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size

Turning Radius

5.05 m

Dimensions

Length

4346 mm
4561 mm

Width

1815 mm
1752 mm

Height

1701 mm
1507 mm

Wheelbase

2657 mm
2651 mm

Ground Clearance

212 mm
179 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

None litres
521-1050 litres

Doors

5
4

Kerb Weight

1260 kg

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

Yes with proximity sensors

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
Single Pane

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

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

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

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
Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

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

Puddle Lamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Projector Headlamps

Scuff Plates

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
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

Yes with Storage

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

CD Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

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-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

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Questions you may find useful

7w

I am looking to upgrade from my current car, a Hyundai Aura 1.2 Petrol, as I find it a little boring to drive. I drive around 8,000 to 10,000 km a year, out of which 1,500 to 2,000 km are road trips. My budget is under Rs 25 lakh. I have shortlisted the Volkswagen Virtus, Honda Elevate, and the Renault Duster. I wanted to know whether I should buy a car now or wait for the E20 fuel-related issues to settle. Also considering the facelifts for the Elevate and Virtus are expected soon, so I am wondering if it would be better to wait for those. One more question is should I buy one of these brand-new cars, or would it be wiser to consider a pre-owned car from a higher segment within the same budget? Thank you!