Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Renault Duster

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Maruti Suzuki

Jimny

From ₹12.59 Lakh

Jimny version

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Renault

Duster

From ₹10.49 Lakh

Duster version

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Maruti Suzuki JimnyZeta Petrol MT · ₹12.59 Lakh

Only differences

Renault DusterAuthentic TCe 100 MT · ₹10.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Jimny: ₹12.59 Lakh Duster: ₹10.49 Lakh (ahead) Duster ₹2.10 lakh cheaper

Safety Jimny: Not rated yet Duster: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP and Bharat NCAP

Mileage Jimny: 16.94 kmpl Duster: 19.41 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim

Power Jimny: 104.79 bhp (ahead) Duster: 100 PS Torque 134.2 vs 166 Nm

Boot Jimny: 208 litres Duster: 472 litres (ahead) Length 3,985 vs 4,343 mm

Versions Jimny: 4 Duster: 11 (ahead)

Pick the Jimny 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

₹12.59 Lakh

₹10.49 Lakh

On-road in

₹14.36 Lakh

₹12.05 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹24,129 a month

₹20,247 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

104.79 bhp

100 PS

Torque

134.2 Nm

166 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

16.94 kmpl

19.41 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

5-Door 4x4 Off-Road SUV

Mid-Size 5-Seater SUV

Seating Capacity

4 Seats

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Turbo Petrol

Displacement

1,462 cc (1.5L)

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

Engine Config

1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Multipoint Injection Petrol (Engineered for Off-Road Durability)

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

ALLGRIP PRO 4x4 with Shift-on-Fly Low Range Transfer Gear (2H, 4H, 4L) + Brake LSD (Limited Slip Differential)

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

0-100

14.5 sec (MT) / 15.2 sec (AT)

Not listed

Top Speed

145 km/h

Not listed

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

5-Speed Manual / 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (Torque Converter)

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

Gears

5 / 4

Paddles

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

Solid Disc (Front)

Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)

Rear Brakes

Drum (Rear)

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

Front Suspension

3-Link Rigid Axle Suspension with Coil Springs & Gas Shock Absorbers

Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar

Rear Suspension

3-Link Rigid Axle Suspension with Coil Springs

Twist Beam Suspension

Wheel Type

15-inch Gunmetal Grey Alloy Wheels (Alpha) / Steel Wheels (Zeta)

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

Tyre Size

195/80 R15 Tubeless Radial All-Terrain

215/60 R18 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial

Spare Wheel

Tailgate-Mounted Full Size 15-inch Alloy Spare Wheel with Cover

Full Size Spare Wheel under body

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

3,985 mm (with spare wheel)

4,343 mm

Width

1,645 mm

1,813 mm

Height

1,720 mm

1,661 mm (with modular roof bars)

Wheelbase

2,590 mm

2,657 mm

Ground Clearance

210 mm (Approach Angle: 36°, Departure Angle: 47°, Ramp Breakover Angle: 24°)

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

Kerb Weight

1,195 kg - 1,210 kg

1,300 kg - 1,420 kg

Boot Space

208 Litres (expandable to 332 L with 50:50 flat-folding rear seats)

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

Fuel Tank

40 Litres

50 Litres

Turning Radius

5.7 m

5.4 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

Not tested in this form. The three-door Jimny sold in Europe scored 3 stars from Euro NCAP (2018). That rating has since expired.

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 (Dual front, side thorax, curtain airbags)

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

ESP/TC

Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, Hill Descent Control HDC, Brake Limited Slip Differential LSD, ABS with EBD)

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

ADAS

None

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

Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Ultrasonic Sensors

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

TPMS

Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear 2 seats with ISOFIX)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

9.0-inch SmartPlay Pro+ Touchscreen Infotainment System with Off-Road Display & Scratch-Resistant Surface

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

Digital Cluster

Twin-Pod Classic Analog Dials with Amber Backlighting & Central Multi-Information Display

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

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Suzuki Connect Connected Car Technology with GPS Live Location Tracking

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

Audio System

Arkamys Surround Sense 4-Speaker Audio System

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

Sunroof

None

Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch

Seat Features

Water-Repellent Durable Fabric Seats with 50:50 Split-Folding Rear Seats & Near-Flat Cargo Bed

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 Toggle Switchgear

Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & Rear AC Vents

Wireless Charger

No (Fast USB-A & 12V Sockets)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Full LED Round Retro Headlamps with Headlamp Washers (Segment-Unique) & Auto Light Control

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

Tail Lights

Bumper-Integrated Horizontal Tail Lamps

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

Fog/DRLs

Front Bumper-Integrated Round Fog Lamps & Integrated LED 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

2 Years / 40,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)

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

Service Interval

12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free check at 1 Mo / 1,000 km)

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

4 versions

11 versions

Price range

₹12.59 Lakh – ₹14.52 Lakh

₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.49 Lakh

Colours

7 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

Zeta Petrol MT₹12.59 Lakh Adventure TCe 100 MT₹12.99 Lakh Duster ₹40,000 more

Petrol, automatic

Zeta Petrol AT₹13.65 Lakh Evolution TCe 160 DCT₹14.49 Lakh Duster ₹84,000 more

On-road price in six cities

Jimny Zeta Petrol MT against Duster Authentic TCe 100 MT

City	Jimny	Duster	Gap
Mumbai	₹14.61 Lakh	₹12.26 Lakh	Duster ₹2.35 lakh less
Pune	₹14.61 Lakh	₹12.26 Lakh	Duster ₹2.35 lakh less
New Delhi	₹14.36 Lakh	₹12.05 Lakh	Duster ₹2.31 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹15.31 Lakh	₹12.85 Lakh	Duster ₹2.46 lakh less
Chennai	₹15.44 Lakh	₹12.97 Lakh	Duster ₹2.48 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹15.47 Lakh	₹12.99 Lakh	Duster ₹2.48 lakh 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 Jimny or the Duster?

The Duster, by ₹2.10 lakh on the versions compared here: Jimny Zeta Petrol MT at ₹12.59 Lakh against Duster Authentic TCe 100 MT at ₹10.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.36 Lakh against ₹12.05 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Duster claims 19.41 kmpl against 16.94 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Jimny: not tested in this form; the three-door Jimny sold in Europe scored 3 stars (Euro NCAP 2018, since expired). The Duster: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Jimny has 6 airbags and the Duster 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Jimny Zeta Petrol MT makes 104.79 bhp and 134.2 Nm and the Duster Authentic TCe 100 MT makes 100 PS and 166 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Duster is 358 mm longer. Boot space is 208 litres in the Jimny and 472 litres in the Duster.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹24,129 a month for the Jimny and ₹20,247 for the Duster, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.