Honda Elevate vs Renault Duster

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Honda

Elevate

From ₹11.81 Lakh

Elevate version

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Renault

Duster

From ₹10.49 Lakh

Duster version

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Honda ElevateV MT · ₹12.27 Lakh

Only differences

Renault DusterEvolution TCe 100 MT · ₹11.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Elevate: ₹12.27 Lakh Duster: ₹11.69 Lakh (ahead) Duster ₹58,000 cheaper

Safety Elevate: Not rated yet Duster: 5 stars (ahead) JNCAP and Bharat NCAP

Mileage Elevate: 15.31 kmpl Duster: 19.41 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power Elevate: 120.65 PS (ahead) Duster: 100 PS Torque 145 vs 166 Nm

Boot Elevate: 458 litres Duster: 472 litres (ahead) Length 4,312 vs 4,343 mm

Versions Elevate: 9 Duster: 11 (ahead)

Pick the Elevate for more power.

Pick the Duster for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹12.27 Lakh

₹11.69 Lakh

On-road in

₹14.01 Lakh

₹13.37 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹23,537 a month

₹22,465 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

120.65 PS

100 PS

Torque

145 Nm

166 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

15.31 kmpl

19.41 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Mid-Size SUV

Mid-Size 5-Seater SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Turbo Petrol

Displacement

1,498 cc (1.5L)

999 cc (1.0L TCe 100) / 1,333 cc (1.3L TCe 160)

Engine Config

1.5L i-VTEC DOHC 4-Cylinder 16V Petrol with VTC

1.0L TCe 100 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (100 PS & 166 Nm) / 1.3L TCe 160 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (163 PS & 280 Nm)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) only; no 4x4 currently offered in India

0-100

10.8 sec (MT) / 11.4 sec (CVT)

Not listed

Top Speed

185 km/h

Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

6-Speed Manual / Continuous Variable Transmission (7-Speed Stepped CVT)

6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Gears

6 / 7-step CVT

Paddles

Yes (7-Speed Paddle Shifters on CVT)

Hybrid

None

None. A hybrid Duster has been talked about for India but is not yet on sale; no verified specs exist for it

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (Front)

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)

Rear Brakes

Drum (Rear)

Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 280 mm) - All 4 Discs

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Bar

Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring

Twist Beam Suspension

Wheel Type

17-inch Diamond-Cut Dual-Tone Alloy Wheels

17-inch / 18-inch Diamond-Cut Semi-Gloss Black Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

215/57 R17 Tubeless Radial

215/60 R18 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Full Size Steel Spare Wheel

Full Size Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,312 mm

4,343 mm

Width

1,790 mm

1,813 mm

Height

1,650 mm

1,661 mm (with modular roof bars)

Wheelbase

2,650 mm

2,657 mm

Ground Clearance

220 mm (Highest ground clearance in segment)

217 mm (True SUV Ground Clearance; Approach Angle: 31°, Departure Angle: 36°, Water Wading Depth: 450 mm)

Kerb Weight

1,206 kg - 1,258 kg

1,300 kg - 1,420 kg

Boot Space

458 Litres (Largest boot space in segment)

472 Litres (expandable to 1,500 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)

Fuel Tank

40 Litres

50 Litres

Turning Radius

5.2 m

5.4 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Not tested in this form. The Japan-market version sold as the WR-V scored 5 stars from JNCAP (2024).

Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.49/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49). Its European twin, the Dacia Duster, scored 3 stars from Euro NCAP in 2024.

Airbags

6 Airbags Standard on top trims (Dual front, side, curtain)

6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)

ESP/TC

Yes (Vehicle Stability Assist VSA, Hill Start Assist HSA, ABS with EBD, Emergency Stop Signal)

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control on 4x4, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)

ADAS

Level 2 ADAS (Honda Sensing: Collision Mitigation Braking System CMBS, Adaptive Cruise Control ACC, Lane Keeping Assist LKAS, Road Departure Mitigation RDM, Auto High Beam AHB, Lead Car Departure Notification)

Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 10 Features: Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver Attention Alert, Rear Parking Sensors)

Camera

Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines + Honda LaneWatch Blind Spot Camera

360-Degree Multiview HD Camera with Transparent Ground View & Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (TPMS)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats with top tether)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.25-inch High-Definition Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio with Optical Bonding

10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System (10° angled towards driver) with OpenR Link & Google Built-In

Digital Cluster

7.0-inch High-Definition Full-Colour TFT Multi-Information Display Cluster

7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster with Navigation View

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Honda Connect with 37+ Features, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-conditioning & Geo-fencing

My Renault Connected Suite with Google Maps, Google Assistant, Remote Cabin Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates

Audio System

8-Speaker Premium Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters)

Arkamys 3D Sound System with 6 Speakers (Optional 8-Speaker Arkamys Studio Sound)

Sunroof

Electric One-Touch Sunroof with Anti-Pinch

Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch

Seat Features

Plush Leatherette Seats with 8-Way Manual Adjustment & Segment-Leading Knee Room

Washable & Durable MicroCloud Upholstery with 6-Way Height-Adjustable Driver Seat & YouClip Accessory Mounting System (3 to 5 mounting points across cabin for phone holders, bag hooks, reading lamps)

Climate Control

Automatic Climate Control with Max Cool Mode & Rear AC Vents

Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & Rear AC Vents

Wireless Charger

Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Cooling)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Full LED Projector Headlamps with Integrated LED DRLs & Turn Indicators

Full LED Y-Shaped Headlamps with Continuous Front Grille Integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Tail Lights

Connected Full LED Tail Lamps with Dual LED Light Guides

Full 3D Y-Shaped LED Tail Lamps in Rear Corners

Fog/DRLs

Front LED Fog Lamps with Chrome Accents & Skid Plates

Starkle Eco-Friendly Raw Plastic Bumpers (unpainted recycled material that doesn't show scratches), Modular Roof Bars (turn 90° into crossbars carrying 80 kg) & Skid Plates

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km or 10-Year Anytime Warranty)

3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

9 versions

11 versions

Price range

₹11.81 Lakh – ₹16.78 Lakh

₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.49 Lakh

Colours

13 colours

3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

SV MT₹11.81 Lakh Evolution TCe 100 MT₹11.69 Lakh Duster ₹11,700 less V MT₹12.27 Lakh Evolution TCe 100 MT₹11.69 Lakh Duster ₹58,000 less

Petrol, automatic

V CVT₹13.43 Lakh Evolution TCe 160 DCT₹14.49 Lakh Duster ₹1.06 lakh more

On-road price by city

Elevate V MT against Duster Evolution TCe 100 MT

City	Elevate	Duster	Gap
Mumbai	₹14.25 Lakh	₹13.6 Lakh	Duster ₹64,960 less
Pune	₹14.25 Lakh	₹13.6 Lakh	Duster ₹64,960 less
New Delhi	₹14.01 Lakh	₹13.37 Lakh	Duster ₹63,800 less
Bengaluru	₹14.93 Lakh	₹14.25 Lakh	Duster ₹67,860 less
Chennai	₹15.07 Lakh	₹14.38 Lakh	Duster ₹68,440 less
Hyderabad	₹15.09 Lakh	₹14.41 Lakh	Duster ₹68,440 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Elevate or the Duster?

The Duster, by ₹58,000 on the versions compared here: Elevate V MT at ₹12.27 Lakh against Duster Evolution TCe 100 MT at ₹11.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.01 Lakh against ₹13.37 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Duster claims 19.41 kmpl against 15.31 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Elevate: not tested in this form; the Japan-market version sold as the WR-V scored 5 stars (JNCAP 2024). The Duster: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Elevate has up to 6 airbags and the Duster 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Elevate V MT makes 120.65 PS and 145 Nm and the Duster Evolution TCe 100 MT makes 100 PS and 166 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Duster is 31 mm longer. Boot space is 458 litres in the Elevate and 472 litres in the Duster.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹23,537 a month for the Elevate and ₹22,465 for the Duster, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.