Published : 08 June 2026
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Nikil Jonathan
Renault have officially announced the ARAI-certified mileage of the Duster 1L turbo petrol variants. The brand had revealed the official claimed mileage figures for the Duster 1.3L turbo petrol variants in March but took roughly 3 months to announce the fuel efficiency figures for the Duster’s 1L turbo petrol engine.

The 2026 Duster 1L turbo petrol variants offer an ARAI-claimed mileage of 19.41kmpl, making it one of the most efficient SUVs in its segment. The Duster 1L turbo petrol variants are offered with a 6-speed manual transmission and delivers 100PS of power and 160Nm of torque. This engine is offered in 3 variants, including Authentic, Evolution and Techno. Prices range from Rs. 10.49 lakh to Rs. 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
In comparison, the 1.3L turbo petrol engine is offered with 2 transmission options, including a 6-speed manual and 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). It offers 163PS of power and 280Nm of torque. The 1.3L turbo petrol engine in the Duster offers a claimed mileage of 17.75kmpl with the manual transmission and 18.45kmpl with the DCT. Prices range from Rs. 13 lakh to Rs. 18.69 lakh (ex-showroom).
Here’s a quick look at how the Duster 1L turbo petrol engine compares with other C-segment SUVs that offer a 1L turbo petrol engine:
The Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq are powered by the same 1L turbo petrol engine. They offer more power and torque than the Duster’s 1L turbo petrol engine. Further, they are also offered with the option of a new 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Based on the claimed mileage figures, the 2026 Taigun is the most efficient SUVs in this comparison, followed closely by the 2026 Kushaq.
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