Tata Sierra vs Renault Duster

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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

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

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Max Engine Power

118hp at 4000 rpm
163 hp at 5250 rpm

Max Engine Torque

280Nm 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

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
Multiple

Terrain Modes

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Official Fuel Economy

19.22 kmpl
18.45 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

11.53 kmpl
7.47 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

14.56 kmpl
13.47 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

11.53 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

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Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

McPherson strut
MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Semi-independent twist 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

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

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 litres
None litres

Doors

5
5

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
All

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cabin Boot Access

Foldable Seatback Table

Rear Parcel Tray

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Yes with Light
Yes with Light

Rear Reading Lamp

LED

Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Glove Box

Roof Grab Handles

Interior Lamps

Heated ORVM

Comfort Headrest

Door Pockets

Bottle Holder in Doors

Cup Holders

Utility Recess On Dashboard

Cooled Glovebox

Driver Armrest Storage

Front Seatback Pockets

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

Cooled Storage

Electric Tailgate Release

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

Cooled Cup Holders

12 Volt Port

12 Volt Port Boot

Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Acoustic Windshield

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Trunk Light

–

Sunglass Holder

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Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only
All

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Automatic Wipers

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold
Yes with Autohold

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Heads Up Display

Anti Theft Alarm

Overspeed Warning

Dual Tone Horn

Boot Open Warning

Brake Disc Wiping

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

Seat Belt Warning

Video Recording

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Brake Fade Support

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Driver Attention Warning

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Traffic Sign Recognition

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Road Departure Mitigation System

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
With Load Sensor

Interior Door Handles Finish

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BNCAP Rating

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Functional

Rub Strips

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Cornering Headlights

Headlight Height Adjuster

Sequential Turn Indicators

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

Illuminated Logo

Puddle Lamps

ORVM turn indicators

Cornering Foglamps

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Connected LED

Stop Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Pop-Out Door Handle

Manual
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Wheel Arch Cladding

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
Body Coloured

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
5

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Third Row Seats

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Massage Seats

Heated Seats

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Ottoman Seats

Soft Touch Dashboard

Soft Touch Door Trim

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Google Assistant

Front USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Second Row USB port

2 Type C
2 Type C

Branded Music System

JBL
Arkhamays

Speakers

12
6

Front Passenger Screen

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

Inbuilt Music App

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Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Anti Theft Immobilisation

App Details

Vehicle Tracking Via App

Smart Drive Information

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Driving Analytics

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Phone App

Location Based Services

Check Vehicle Status via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Geo Fence

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Alexa Compatibility

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Home to Car Connectivity

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Navigation On Instrument Cluster

E-Call & I-Call

SOS Button

Summon Mode

Over the air (OTA) updates

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In Car Payment

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Find and Book Parking Slot

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Low Battery Warning

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Live Location Sharing

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Google/Alexa connectivity

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Service Reminder Via App

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Digital Key

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Questions you may find useful

•13w

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

•12w

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?

•12w

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.

•15w

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

•17w

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?