Tata Sierra vs Renault Duster

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Tata Sierra

Tata Sierra

Accomplished+ Diesel AT

21.29 lakh

Renault Duster

Renault Duster

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

18.49 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1497 cc
1333 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

118 hp at 4000 rpm
163 hp at 5250 rpm

Max Engine Torque

260 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
280 Nm at 2000 - 3505 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

19.22 kmpl
18.45 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

11.53 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

14.56 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

13.05 kmpl
9.97 kmpl

0-100kph

13.37 s
11.33 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.97 s
6.07 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.42 s
7.6 s

E20 Compatibility

–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
7.47 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

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13.47 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
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

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

19 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

225/55 R19
225/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

225/55 R19
225/55 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

4 Wheel Steer

–

Dimensions

Length

4340 mm
4346 mm

Width

1841 mm
1815 mm

Height

1715 mm
1701 mm

Wheelbase

2730 mm
2657 mm

Ground Clearance

205 mm
212 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

622-1257 litres
None litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Dead Pedal

Keyless Entry

Cabin Boot Access

Rear Window Sun Shades

Interior Lamps

Third Row AC Vents

–

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Comfort Headrest

Cooled Glovebox

Acoustic Windshield

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Cup Holders

Sunglass Holder

Remote Locking

Roof Grab Handles

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Door Pockets

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Driver Armrest Storage

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

Hands-free Boot Opening

Driving Modes

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Foldable Seatback Table

Launch Control

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only with Light
Yes with Light

Auto Parking

Ambient Lighting

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Voice Assisted Sunroof

–

Trunk Light

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Rear Power Outlet

Bottle Holder in Doors

Rear Parcel Tray

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

–

12 Volt Port

–

Heated ORVM

–

Glove Box

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–
LED

Safety

Hill Start Assist

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Side Airbag

Speed Assist System

Seat Belt Warning

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Video Recording

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Traction Control

Traffic Sign Recognition

Central Locking

Electronic Stability Control

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Dual Tone Horn

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto-dimming
–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

BNCAP Rating

5

Clutch Lock

–

Child Safety Lock

Passenger Airbag

Brake Fade Support

–

Brake Disc Wiping

–

Brake Assist (BA)

Boot Open Warning

Blind Spot Monitor

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
All

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Airbags

6
6

Adaptive Cruise Control

Front Collision Avoidance

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Overspeed Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Avoidance

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Hill Descent Control

High Beam Assist

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Heads Up Display

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–
With Load Sensor

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Road Departure Mitigation System

–

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Interior Door Handles Finish

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

–

Exterior

Sequential Turn Indicators

Scuff Plates

–

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

Manual
–

Headlight Height Adjuster

ORVM turn indicators

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Rub Strips

Roof Rails

Functional

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Illuminated Logo

LED fog lamps

Projector Headlamps

LED DRLs

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Connected LED

Cornering Headlights

Stop Lamp

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Spoiler

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Cornering Foglamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

–

Interior

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Trip Meter

Instantaneous Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Distance to Empty

Head-up Display

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Gear Indicator

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Massage Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Driver's Seat Memory

Third Row Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Seat Count

5
5

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Heated Seats

Ottoman Seats

–

Soft Touch Dashboard

–

Soft Touch Door Trim

–

Entertainment

Inbuilt Music App

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

MirrorLink

Branded Music System

JBL
Arkhamays

CD Player

Touchpad

Wireless Phone Charging

AUX Input

Front Passenger Screen

Speakers

8
6

Steering Phone Controls

Web Browser

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Satellite Navigation

In-built
On-board

Audio System

Voice Commands

Google Assistant

Steering Audio Controls

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Gesture Controls

Video Player

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Connected Car Features

Phone App

Alexa Compatibility

–

Digital Key

Geo Fence

–

Smart Drive Information

–

Summon Mode

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

Low Battery Warning

Live Location Sharing

Service Reminder Via App

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

In Car Payment

–

Find and Book Parking Slot

–

Location Based Services

–

SOS Button

–

Google/Alexa connectivity

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

App Details

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

E-Call & I-Call

–

Questions you may find useful

•7w

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

•6w

I have a Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid, and I am extremely satisfied with its mileage (900-1000 km from 45 liters). However, I am losing the joy of driving. I migrated to this car after owning a Swift Dzire Diesel and an XL6. The mismatch between engine revs and acceleration is becoming unpleasant. Overtaking feels riskier, and even the brakes feel spongy. I have experienced a few unpleasant situations because of this. As a result, I have reduced my overall speed, making the safety of my family a bigger priority. But the driver in me is unhappy. Should I upgrade to the Duster Hybrid, the Hycross Hybrid, or the newly launched Sierra EV? Also, do diesel engines still make sense today?

Verified
•6w

From what you've described, the Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid has impressed you with its efficiency but left you wanting more from behind the wheel. If driving enjoyment is back on your priority list, the Duster Hybrid looks like the most natural upgrade. It is expected to offer a much more engaging driving experience while retaining the fuel efficiency benefits of a strong hybrid. Currently, the Duster is offered with two turbo-petrol engines: a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit from the Kiger and a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine. The Renault Duster mileage ranges from 17.75kpl to 19.41kpl. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol manual returns 19.41kpl, while the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol delivers 17.75kpl to 18.45kpl, depending on the transmission.The Toyota Innova HyCross Hybrid will certainly improve on comfort, refinement and performance, but it won't fundamentally change the character you're looking for. It is still geared towards relaxed family motoring rather than enthusiastic driving.The Tata Sierra EV is an interesting option and has now been launched. It promises strong performance, a premium cabin and a spacious interior. However, if the "driver in you" misses the involvement and confidence of your earlier diesel cars, we'd still wait to experience how the Duster Hybrid drives before making a decision.As for diesels, we don't think they should be ruled out altogether. With the right usage, they continue to make sense. However, given your appreciation for the fuel economy of your Grand Vitara and the direction the market is heading, we'd lean towards a strong hybrid rather than going back to diesel.

VehicleMaruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
VehicleToyota Innova HyCross
VehicleTata Sierra EV
VehicleRenault Duster
•6w

I have pre-booked for Duster Hybrid, Nissan Tekton Hybrid and lastly Tata Sierra EV. Which one should I go for? My preference is to go for the earliest available one.

Verified
•6w

The Tata Sierra EV has already been launched, while the Renault Duster Hybrid and Nissan Tekton are still some time away. The Duster Hybrid is expected to offer an excellent balance of performance, efficiency and practicality, but you'll have to wait longer for it.The choice really comes down to whether you're ready to make the switch to an EV. If you have access to reliable home charging and your driving pattern suits an EV, the Sierra EV is a very compelling option. This Tata car offers a spacious cabin, a premium interior, and a large battery pack, and should make for an excellent family SUV.Verdict: Since you've mentioned that you prefer to buy the earliest available car, we'd recommend going ahead with the Tata Sierra EV. It is already on sale, and if an EV fits your usage pattern, there's little reason to wait for the Duster Hybrid. Currently, the Duster is offered with two turbo-petrol engines: a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder unit from the Kiger and a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine. The Renault Duster mileage ranges from 17.75kpl to 19.41kpl. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol manual returns 19.41kpl, while the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol delivers 17.75kpl to 18.45kpl, depending on the transmission.

VehicleTata Sierra EV
VehicleRenault Duster
VehicleNissan Tekton
•9w

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

Verified
•9w

Pick the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol IVT. It feels thoroughly modern, is feature-packed, spacious, and it also falls within your Rs 15-20 lakh budget, while having a panoramic sunroof. The 1.5 with the automatic is smoother than the turbo, easier to live with in traffic, and far less fussy long term. With regular service, there is no five-year engine worry; these motors routinely do big mileage without drama. As far as mileage goes, expect 10-11kpl in the city and 14-15kpl on the highway, which is fair for a car of this size.

VehicleKia Seltos
•11w

I have been driving a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TDI for the past 13.5 years and have clocked around 1.2 lakh km with it. It is a car I absolutely love, and despite test-driving many newer vehicles while looking for an upgrade, I am still struggling to find something that matches its combination of punchy performance, handling, steering feel, solidity, and overall driving quality. I am now looking to upgrade to an SUV with a budget of around ₹25 lakh. So far, I have test-driven the following: Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo Petrol Manual - contrary to the hype, I found it quite disappointing Tata Sierra 1.5 Petrol Automatic - comfortable, but it felt underpowered MG Hector, MG Astor, and Mahindra XUV700 - none of them really connected with me as a driver Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 TSI GT - this came closest in terms of driving feel, but the build quality and solidity still did not feel as robust as my older CBU Polo Volkswagen Tiguan - liked it, but it is unfortunately beyond my budget I am not inclined towards the Hyundai Creta or Kia Seltos because build quality and safety are very important to me. My driving usage is around 70% city and 30% occasional highway trips, although I would like to increase my long-distance driving in the future. Could you please suggest some strong options that offer solid build quality, engaging driving dynamics, good safety, and an overall premium driving experience that could genuinely feel like a worthy upgrade from my Polo?

Verified
•11w

Do note, only the Volkswagen Polo GTI was brought to India as a completely built unit (CBU); the regular Polo was locally manufactured, although the localised content varied over time.Coming to your question, you seem to have tried all the options available, and none have caught your fancy. In that case, we would recommend that you look at pre-owned options instead. A two- or three-year-old Skoda Kodiaq or Volkswagen Tiguan should fall within your Rs 25 lakh budget, and both have the same solid European build quality and are powered by a strong 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. You will enjoy driving both Skoda and Volkswagen cars, which will feel like a proper upgrade from your outgoing car. Look for a car that's still covered by factory warranty for greater peace of mind.

VehicleSkoda Kodiaq
VehicleVolkswagen Tiguan