Hyundai Creta vs Renault Duster

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

Hyundai

Creta

From ₹10.91 Lakh

Creta version

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Renault

Duster

From ₹10.49 Lakh

Duster version

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Hyundai CretaKing Petrol IVT · ₹18.69 Lakh

Only differences

Renault DusterIconic TCe 160 DCT · ₹18.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Creta: ₹18.69 Lakh Duster: ₹18.49 Lakh (ahead) Duster ₹19,800 cheaper

Safety Creta: 3 stars Duster: 5 stars Different crash tests

Mileage Creta: 17.7 kmpl Duster: 18.45 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Creta: 115 PS Duster: 163 PS (ahead) Torque 143.8 vs 280 Nm

Boot Creta: 433 litres Duster: 472 litres (ahead) Length 4,330 vs 4,343 mm

Versions Creta: 23 (ahead) Duster: 11 Only Creta: diesel, manual

Pick the Creta for more versions.

Pick the Duster for the lower price, better claimed mileage, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹18.69 Lakh

₹18.49 Lakh

On-road in

₹21.07 Lakh

₹20.85 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹35,399 a month

₹35,033 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

115 PS

163 PS

Torque

143.8 Nm

280 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic (IVT)

Automatic (DCT)

Mileage

17.7 kmpl

18.45 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Mid-Size SUV

Mid-Size 5-Seater SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol / Diesel

Turbo Petrol

Displacement

1,497 cc (1.5L MPi) / 1,493 cc (1.5L CRDi) / 1,482 cc (1.5L Turbo GDi)

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

Engine Config

1.5L MPi Petrol (115 PS) / 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel (116 PS) / 1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol (160 PS & 253 Nm)

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

8.9 sec (1.5L Turbo DCT) / 10.5 sec (Diesel)

Not listed

Top Speed

190 km/h

Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

6-speed manual / IVT automatic (1.5 MPi petrol) / 7-speed DCT (1.5 turbo petrol, King only) / 6-speed torque-converter automatic (diesel)

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

Gears

6 / IVT / 7-DCT

Paddles

Yes (Paddle Shifters on IVT, AT & DCT)

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

Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard

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

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar

Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar

Rear Suspension

Coupled 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

215/60 R17 Tubeless Radial

215/60 R18 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Full Size 17-inch Steel Spare Wheel

Full Size Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,330 mm

4,343 mm

Width

1,790 mm

1,813 mm

Height

1,635 mm (with roof rails)

1,661 mm (with modular roof bars)

Wheelbase

2,610 mm

2,657 mm

Ground Clearance

190 mm

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

Kerb Weight

1,240 kg - 1,360 kg

1,300 kg - 1,420 kg

Boot Space

433 Litres

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

Fuel Tank

50 Litres

Turning Radius

5.3 m

5.4 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Global NCAP (2022): 3 stars for adult occupants (8/17) and 3 stars for children (28.29/49). The test car had 2 airbags. It was tested under Global NCAP's older, less demanding rules. The pre-facelift Creta built in Indonesia scored 5 stars from ASEAN NCAP in 2022.

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 across all variants

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

ESP/TC

Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist HAC, ABS with EBD, All 4 Disc Brakes, EPB with Auto Hold)

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 (Hyundai SmartSense with 19 Autonomous Features: Forward Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist for Car/Ped/Cyc/Junction, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Safe Exit Warning)

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

360-Degree Surround View Monitor with Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in instrument cluster)

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

TPMS

Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

Seamless Integrated Dual 10.25-inch Displays: 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with BlueLink

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

Digital Cluster

10.25-inch Full Digital Color Cluster with Customizable Multi-Drive & ADAS Visualizations

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

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Hyundai BlueLink Connected Car Technology with 70+ Features, In-Built JioSaavn, Remote Engine Start, Climate Pre-Cooling

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

Audio System

Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Central Speaker & Dynamic Subwoofer

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

Sunroof

Voice-Enabled Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation

Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch

Seat Features

8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats & Rear Window Sunshades

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

Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with Voice Control & 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

Quad-Beam LED Headlamps with Horizon LED Positioning Lamp & DRLs

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

Tail Lights

Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Integrated Stop Lamp

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

Fog/DRLs

Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps & Integrated DRLs

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 (Hyundai Wonder Warranty)

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

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free Service at 2 Months / 1,500 km)

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

23 versions

11 versions

Price range

₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.31 Lakh

₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.49 Lakh

Colours

10 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

E Petrol MT₹10.91 Lakh Authentic TCe 100 MT₹10.49 Lakh Duster ₹41,700 less

Petrol, automatic

EX(O) Petrol IVT₹14.49 Lakh Evolution TCe 160 DCT₹14.49 Lakh Duster ₹700 less King Petrol IVT₹18.69 Lakh Iconic TCe 160 DCT₹18.49 Lakh Duster ₹19,800 less

Only the Creta sells a diesel, manual version: 6 versions, from ₹12.61 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Creta King Petrol IVT against Duster Iconic TCe 160 DCT

City	Creta	Duster	Gap
Mumbai	₹21.44 Lakh	₹21.22 Lakh	Duster ₹22,176 less
Pune	₹21.44 Lakh	₹21.22 Lakh	Duster ₹22,176 less
New Delhi	₹21.07 Lakh	₹20.85 Lakh	Duster ₹21,780 less
Bengaluru	₹22.44 Lakh	₹22.21 Lakh	Duster ₹23,166 less
Chennai	₹22.64 Lakh	₹22.41 Lakh	Duster ₹23,364 less
Hyderabad	₹22.67 Lakh	₹22.43 Lakh	Duster ₹23,364 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 Creta or the Duster?

The Duster, by ₹19,800 on the versions compared here: Creta King Petrol IVT at ₹18.69 Lakh against Duster Iconic TCe 160 DCT at ₹18.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹21.07 Lakh against ₹20.85 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Duster claims 18.45 kmpl against 17.7 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Creta: 3 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Duster: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Creta has 6 airbags and the Duster 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Creta King Petrol IVT makes 115 PS and 143.8 Nm and the Duster Iconic TCe 160 DCT makes 163 PS and 280 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Duster is 13 mm longer. Boot space is 433 litres in the Creta and 472 litres in the Duster.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹35,399 a month for the Creta and ₹35,033 for the Duster, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.