Skoda Kushaq vs Renault Duster

Autocar India
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

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Displacement

1498 cc
1333 cc

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

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 - 3500 rpm

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

7
6

Lockable Differential/s

–

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

N/A
–

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

N/A
–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

E20 Compatibility

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Terrain Modes

–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Official Fuel Economy

18.72 kmpl
18.45 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

15.29 kmpl
6.47 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

9.55 kmpl
13.47 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

N/A
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

5.18 s
6.07 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

6.37 s
7.6 s

0-100kph

9.62 s
11.33 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

4 Wheel Steer

–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Front Suspension Type

McPherson suspension
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

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

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

17 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

205/55 R17
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

205/55 R17
225/55 R18

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Dimensions

Length

4229 mm
4343 mm

Width

1760 mm
1815 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1612 mm
1659 mm

Wheelbase

2651 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

188 mm
212 mm

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

1321 - 1322 kg
–

Boot Capacity

491 - 1405 litres
518 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Rear Parcel Tray

Cooled Glovebox

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

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
–

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

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cooled Storage

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Interior Lamps

–

Steering Mounted Controls

–
Audio Only

Trunk Light

–

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, Side and Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

NCAP Rating

5
–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

High Beam Assist

–

Side Airbag

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Dual Tone Horn

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

Overspeed Warning

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Driver Airbag

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Curtain Airbag

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

Roof Rails

Functional
Functional

Projector Headlamps

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED DRLs

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED headlamps

–

LED taillights

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Antenna

–
Shark Fin

Puddle Lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Spoiler

–

Interior

Speedometer

Tachometer

–

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

Yes with Storage

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
–

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

–
Leatherette

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

–

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

–