Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Renault Duster

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

Maruti Suzuki Victoris
Renault Duster

Maruti Suzuki

Victoris

From ₹10.49 Lakh

Renault

Duster

From ₹10.49 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki VictorisLXi Petrol MT · ₹10.49 Lakh
Renault DusterAuthentic TCe 100 MT · ₹10.49 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Victoris: ₹10.49 Lakh Duster: ₹10.49 Lakh (ahead) Duster ₹900 cheaper
Safety Victoris: 5 stars Duster: 5 stars Bharat NCAP
Mileage Victoris: 21.18 kmpl (ahead) Duster: 19.41 kmpl Claimed
Power Victoris: 103 PS (ahead) Duster: 100 PS Torque 139 vs 166 Nm
Versions Victoris: 21 (ahead) Duster: 11 Only Victoris: cng, manual

Pick the Victoris for better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Pick the Duster for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹10.49 Lakh
₹10.49 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.06 Lakh
₹12.05 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹20,264 a month
₹20,247 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
103 PS
100 PS
Torque
139 Nm
166 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
21.18 kmpl
19.41 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV
Mid-Size 5-Seater SUV
Seating Capacity
5
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Petrol, Petrol+CNG, Strong Hybrid
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Engine Options
1.5L K15C Mild-Hybrid Petrol (1,462cc), 1.5L Toyota-sourced M15D-FXE Strong Hybrid Petrol (1,490cc) with e-CVT, 1.5L K15C Petrol+CNG (1,462cc)
Not listed
Displacement (Petrol)
1462 cc
Not listed
Displacement (Strong Hybrid)
1490 cc (M15D)
Not listed
Strong Hybrid System
1.5L NA petrol plus electric motor, seamless switching between EV, petrol, and hybrid modes
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
45
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Turbo Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
999 cc (1.0L TCe 100) / 1,333 cc (1.3L TCe 160)
Engine Config
Not listed
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
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) only; no 4x4 currently offered in India

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Options
5-Speed Manual (Petrol and CNG), 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Petrol, 2WD and AllGrip AWD), e-CVT (Strong Hybrid)
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD (2WD) on most versions; AllGrip AWD available on ZXi+ and ZXi+(O) Petrol AT only
Not listed
AllGrip Modes
Auto, Sport, Snow, Lock
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Gears
Not listed
6
Paddles
Not listed
No
Hybrid
Not listed
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 Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric, Rack and Pinion
Not listed
Turning Radius (m)
5.4
Not listed
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
Not listed
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy Wheels
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length (mm)
4360
Not listed
Width (mm)
1795
Not listed
Height (mm)
1655
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
2600
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
210
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
1755
Not listed
Length
Not listed
4,343 mm
Width
Not listed
1,813 mm
Height
Not listed
1,661 mm (with modular roof bars)
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,657 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
217 mm (True SUV Ground Clearance; Approach Angle: 31°, Departure Angle: 36°, Water Wading Depth: 450 mm)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,300 kg - 1,420 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
472 Litres (expandable to 1,500 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
50 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.4 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6 (Driver, Passenger, Side, and Rear Side)
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)
NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2025): 5 stars for adult occupants (31.66/32) and 5 stars for children (43/49). It covers the petrol and strong hybrid versions, not the CNG. Global NCAP also gave it 5 stars for adults and children in 2025.
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.
Level 2 ADAS
Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (higher trims)
Not listed
Other Safety Features
ABS with EBD, ESP, Hill Assist, 360-degree camera, ISOFIX child seat mounts
Not listed
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control on 4x4, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
ADAS
Not listed
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
Not listed
360-Degree Multiview HD Camera with Transparent Ground View & Parking Sensors
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.1-inch SmartPlay Pro X
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System (10° angled towards driver) with OpenR Link & Google Built-In
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, OTA updates, e-call, connected car features
Not listed
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic with rear AC vents
Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & Rear AC Vents
Seats
Leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, 8-way powered driver seat
Not listed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof (select variants)
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Tailgate
Powered tailgate (top variant)
Not listed
Digital Cluster
Not listed
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster with Navigation View
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
My Renault Connected Suite with Google Maps, Google Assistant, Remote Cabin Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates
Audio System
Not listed
Arkamys 3D Sound System with 6 Speakers (Optional 8-Speaker Arkamys Studio Sound)
Seat Features
Not listed
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)
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED Headlamps with LED DRLs and Fog Lamps
Not listed
Tail Lamps
LED Tail Lamps
Not listed
Other Exterior Features
Powered Folding ORVMs, Roof Rails, Rear Spoiler, Shark Fin Antenna
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Full LED Y-Shaped Headlamps with Continuous Front Grille Integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full 3D Y-Shaped LED Tail Lamps in Rear Corners
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
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

Colour Options
Eternal Blue, Sizzling Red, Splendid Silver, with dual-tone options available
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Standard Maruti Suzuki India factory warranty, extendable via paid Maruti Suzuki Extended Warranty program
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 280 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
Not listed
Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Twist Beam Suspension
Wheel Type
Not listed
17-inch / 18-inch Diamond-Cut Semi-Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Not listed
215/60 R18 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size Spare Wheel under body

Choice

Versions
21 versions
11 versions
Price range
₹10.49 Lakh – ₹19.99 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

LXi Petrol MT₹10.49 Lakh Authentic TCe 100 MT₹10.49 Lakh Duster ₹900 less

Petrol, automatic

VXi Petrol AT₹13.41 Lakh Evolution TCe 160 DCT₹14.49 Lakh Duster ₹1.08 lakh more

Only the Victoris sells a cng, manual version: 3 versions, from ₹11.55 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Victoris LXi Petrol MT against Duster Authentic TCe 100 MT

CityVictorisDusterGap
Mumbai₹12.27 Lakh₹12.26 LakhDuster ₹1,008 less
Pune₹12.27 Lakh₹12.26 LakhDuster ₹1,008 less
New Delhi₹12.06 Lakh₹12.05 LakhDuster ₹990 less
Bengaluru₹12.86 Lakh₹12.85 LakhDuster ₹1,053 less
Chennai₹12.98 Lakh₹12.97 LakhDuster ₹1,062 less
Hyderabad₹13 Lakh₹12.99 LakhDuster ₹1,062 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 Victoris or the Duster?

The Duster, by ₹900 on the versions compared here: Victoris LXi Petrol MT at ₹10.49 Lakh against Duster Authentic TCe 100 MT at ₹10.49 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.06 Lakh against ₹12.05 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Victoris claims 21.18 kmpl against 19.41 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Victoris: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2025. The Duster: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Victoris has 6 airbags and the Duster 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Victoris LXi Petrol MT makes 103 PS and 139 Nm and the Duster Authentic TCe 100 MT makes 100 PS and 166 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Victoris is 17 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹20,264 a month for the Victoris and ₹20,247 for the Duster, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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