Renault Duster 2020 Petrol vs Competition - Price, Specs, Features, Mileage Comparison

Renault Duster Petrol vs Rivals | Price Comparison

Renault Duster prices start from Rs. 8.59 lakh (ex-showroom) and it rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks and Maruti Suzuki S-Cross in the segment. The complete price list of the petrol-powered Duster is as follows:

Renault Duster petrol manual is available in 6 variants: RXE, RXS, RXZ, RXE Turbo, RXS Turbo and RXZ Turbo.

• Renault Duster starts at Rs. 8.59 lakh. Duster RXE costs Rs. 20k more than Maruti Suzuki S-Cross' entry-level variant.
• RXZ Turbo is Duster's most expensive variant with the petrol manual powertrain. It costs Rs. 11.99 lakh and that makes it more affordable than the most expensive petrol manual C-segment SUV, Kia Seltos GTX+, by Rs. 4.3 lakh.

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Renault Duster petrol automatic is available in 2 variants: RXS Turbo and RXZ Turbo.

• Renault Duster starts at Rs. 12.99 lakh. Duster RXS Turbo costs Rs. 2.15 lakh more than Maruti Suzuki S-Cross' entry-level petrol automatic variant.
• RXZ Turbo is Duster's most expensive variant with the petrol automatic powertrain. It costs Rs. 13.59 lakh and that makes it more affordable than the most expensive petrol automatic C-segment SUV, Hyundai Creta 1.4 Turbo SX(O), by Rs. 3.73 lakh.

Renault Duster 1.5 Petrol vs Rivals | Engine Comparison

Renault Duster is available with a 1.5L normal petrol engine and a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine. The normal petrol engine is available only with a 5-speed manual transmission. The power and torque output of this engine are 106PS and 142Nm, respectively. The turbocharged petrol engine of the Duster is available with a 6-speed manual and a 7-step CVT type automatic transmission. The power and torque output of this engine are 156PS and 254Nm, respectively.

• Renault Duster 1.3L petrol produces 156PS of power. Nissan Kicks and Renault Duster have the most powerful petrol engine in the segment.
• Renault Duster 1.3L petrol produces 254Nm of peak torque. Nissan Kicks and Renault Duster petrol have the best torque output in the segment.
• With a manual transmission, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross has the best fuel-efficiency figure of 18.5kmpl.
• With automatic transmission, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross has the best fuel-efficiency figure of 18.43kmpl.

Renault Duster turbo petrol engine offers the best torque in this segment, so it is expected to offer better driveability compared to all other cars. The performance, drivability and fuel efficiency of the 3 cars’ with a turbo petrol engine are comparable.

Renault Duster vs Rivals | Dimension Comparison

Renault Duster is 4384mm long, 1813mm wide, 1669mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2673mm. A wider body normally results in better shoulder room and a higher roof makes ingress & egress easier. A longer wheelbase usually results in more cabin space. It has a boot space of 400 litre. A larger boot allows you to carry more luggage. Duster has a 210mm ground clearance, it rides on 215/65 R16 tyres size and has 50 litres fuel tank capacity.

• Nissan Kicks has an overall length of 4384mm, which makes it the longest car in the segment. It is 24mm longer than the Duster.
• Renault Duster is the widest car in the segment.
• Renault Duster is the tallest car in the segment.
• Renault Duster has a wheelbase of 2673mm, it is the longest wheelbase in the segment and on par with the Nissan Kicks.
• Renault Duster has the biggest boot space in the segment. It has 75-lt more boot space than the Duster. 
• Nissan Kicks' ground clearance of 210mm is the best in the segment and 5mm better than the Duster’s 205mm ground clearance.

Amongst all the C-segment SUVs, Nissan Kicks has the best ground clearance, so it is the best car to drive on uneven roads. While the S-Cross doesn’t impress with its dimensions or engine performance, they’re satisfactory considering its lower price tag. But it has the best mileage figures in the segment.

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Renault Duster has the biggest boot in the segment, so it can carry maximum luggage. Despite its age, the Duster comes across as a competent car, at least in terms of dimensions. It can still hold its own against the rivals with its widest body, longest wheelbase and the biggest boot space. Its normal petrol engine also has respectable torque output compared to the normal petrol engines among C segment SUVs. And its turbo petrol engine has class-leading specs too.

All things considered, the Duster may not deter a Seltos or Creta buyer with its old styling. But, it comes across as a potent rival for the S-Cross as it has competent engine options, better ground clearance, phenomenal road presence and a bigger cabin and boot. The Duster is worth a look if you’re not too bothered by its lower mileage figures.