Skoda Kushaq vs Renault Duster

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Skoda Kushaq

Skoda Kushaq

Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI DCT

18.99 lakh

Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1333 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

N/A

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A
–

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

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

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

N/A
–

Official Fuel Economy

18.72 kmpl
18.45 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

8.9 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

15.4 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

12.42 kmpl
9.97 kmpl

0-100kph

9.62 s
11.33 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.18 s
6.07 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.37 s
7.6 s

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
7.47 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
13.47 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Twist 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

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
225/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4229 mm
4346 mm

Width

1760 mm
1815 mm

Height

1612 mm
1701 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

188 mm
212 mm

Kerb Weight

1321 - 1322 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

491 - 1405 litres
None litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

Cooled Glovebox

Bluetooth Connectivity

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Glove Box

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only
Yes with Light

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Comfort Headrest

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Heated ORVM

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Utility Recess On Dashboard

–

Trunk Light

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio and Phone

Roof Grab Handles

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Safety

Crash Test Rating

–

Airbags

6
6

GNCAP Rating

5
–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

Video Recording

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Boot Open Warning

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
All

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Side Airbag

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Speed Assist System

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
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

–

High Beam Assist

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Overspeed Warning

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Functional
Functional

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Stop Lamp

–

LED taillights

–

LED headlamps

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

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

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

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

–

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

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Rear Only

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

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Ottoman Seats

–

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
6

CD Player

USB Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.01-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board

Voice Commands

Google Assistant

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

AUX Input

–

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Branded Music System

–
Arkhamays

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Inbuilt Music App

–

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

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

Planning to buy my first car with a budget of around ₹18 lakh. It will be my daily-use vehicle for Kerala roads, with occasional long trips. I've shortlisted the 2026 Renault Duster, Škoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Taigun. My highest priority is crash safety, especially structural integrity and occupant protection, rather than features or ADAS. Which one would you choose, and why?

•11w

Hi Budget -23L Please suggest Skoda Kushaq 1.5 vs Renault Duster 1.3 vs Seltos 1.5 DCT Considering Best driving experience,City driving and frequent highway journeys , Bengaluru city peak traffic good to have Adaas not Mandatory Driving should be pleasant and very confidence level. Family comfort is also important Please suggest

•14w

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

•15w

Hi, Need your advice on choosing between the Kia Seltos 1.5 DCT, Renault Duster 1.3 DCT, and Skoda Kushaq 1.5 DSG. This will be our first car. We live in Bangalore, and our usage will be roughly 400-500 km/month in bumper-to-bumper city traffic, 500 km/month on highways, plus one 1,000 km road trip every quarter. I've driven (test drive in city) the Seltos and Kushaq, but not the Duster yet. I loved the plush ride and comfort of the Seltos. My wife's cousin, who owns a Slavia, says it's firm in the city road (but manageable) and much more stable on highways. Considering our usage, comfort, city drivability, highway stability, and long-term ownership, which one would we pick and why?

•16w

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