Hyundai Creta vs 2019 Renault Duster Facelift Comparison: Which Compact SUV To Buy Under Rs 10 Lakh?

The 2019 Renault Duster facelift has been launched with cosmetic changes and feature updates to make a stronger case against cars like the Hyundai Creta and Nissan Kicks. We compare the 2019 Duster’s RxS variant, which is priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), against Creta’s base diesel E+ variant, which costs as much as the Duster RxS, to find out buying which of these two compact SUVs would make more sense.

Take into account specifications of these two compact SUVs, and the 2019 Duster turns out to be the bigger car in every dimension, including its wheelbase. A larger wheelbase is usually a sign of more cabin space, so there is a fair chance that the 2019 Duster will be more spacious than the Creta.

2019 Renault Duster vs Hyundai Creta Video Comparison - Hindi

However, shift focus towards the engine, and you’ll notice that the Creta is the more powerful car of the two. It is also the more torquey and has a sixth cog in its transmission, which might make it a more effortless cruiser than the 2019 Duster’s that comes paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. What is worth noting is that both these SUVs come with a more powerful diesel engine as well.

 The 2019 Duster and Creta get a host of common features, like all-four power windows, remote central locking, reverse parking sensors and electrically-adjustable ORVMs. Both these SUVs also get the option of a tilt-adjustable steering.

As far as safety features are concerned, both the cars come equipped with dual front airbags, ABS, EBD and BA, impact-sensing door unlock and speed-sensing door lock. 

The key features that are available on the Creta and not on the 2019 Duster include height-adjustable driver’s seat, rear AC vents and front armrest. The Duster facelift, on the other hand, gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, steering-mounted controls, projector headlamps and rear defogger. Both the cars have some more unique features apart from these, and those are listed in the table below:

Which SUV offers more value for money?

The two major misses on the Creta include an infotainment system and a rear defogger. An infotainment system can now be considered more of a need than luxury at this price, and one is expected to get it fitted post purchase if it doesn’t come with the car. Defogger can be considered as a safety feature, as it improves rear vision in winters or rains.

The availability of these two features on the 2019 Duster over the Creta, and some more, make the Duster our preferred choice between these two cars. That said, as a buyer you would miss height-adjustable driver’s seat, front armrest and rear AC vents on the 2019 Duster. These features are on offer on the Creta’s base diesel variant.