Renault Duster vs Tata Curvv

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

Renault Duster
Tata Curvv

Renault

Duster

From ₹10.49 Lakh

Tata

Curvv

From ₹9.99 Lakh

Renault DusterAuthentic TCe 100 MT · ₹10.49 Lakh
Tata CurvvSmart X Turbo Petrol MT · ₹9.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Duster: ₹10.49 Lakh Curvv: ₹9.99 Lakh (ahead) Curvv ₹49,010 cheaper
Safety Duster: 5 stars Curvv: 5 stars Bharat NCAP
Mileage Duster: 19.41 kmpl (ahead) Curvv: 13–17 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Duster: 100 PS Curvv: 120 PS (ahead) Different engines
Boot Duster: 472 litres Curvv: 500 litres (ahead) Length 4,343 vs 4,308 mm
Versions Duster: 11 Curvv: 15 (ahead) Only Duster: petrol, manual

Pick the Duster for better claimed mileage.

Pick the Curvv for the lower price, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹10.49 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹12.05 Lakh
₹11.21 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹20,247 a month
₹18,838 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Turbo petrol, manual
Power
100 PS
120 PS
Torque
166 Nm
170 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
19.41 kmpl
13–17 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Mid-Size 5-Seater SUV
Mid-Size Coupe SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Turbo Petrol
Petrol / Diesel
Displacement
999 cc (1.0L TCe 100) / 1,333 cc (1.3L TCe 160)
1,199 cc (1.2L Direct-Injection Turbo Petrol) / 1,497 cc (1.5L Kryojet Diesel)
Engine Config
1.0L TCe 100 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (100 PS & 166 Nm) / 1.3L TCe 160 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (163 PS & 280 Nm)
1.2L Hyperion All-Aluminium 3-Cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (TGDi) Turbo Petrol (125 PS & 225 Nm with 350-bar injection) / 1.2L Revotron Turbo (120 PS) / 1.5L Kryojet 4-Cylinder Common Rail Turbo Diesel (118 PS & 260 Nm with VGT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) only; no 4x4 currently offered in India
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport)
0-100
Not listed
10.0 sec (Hyperion DCA) / 10.5 sec (Diesel DCA)
Top Speed
Not listed
185 km/h

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
6-Speed Manual / 7-Speed Wet-Clutch Dual-Clutch Automatic (DCA with Shift-by-Wire available on BOTH Petrol & Diesel - Segment First)
Gears
6
6 / 7-DCA
Paddles
No
Yes (Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters on 7-Speed DCA)
Hybrid
None. A hybrid Duster has been talked about for India but is not yet on sale; no verified specs exist for it
None

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 285 mm)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 280 mm) - All 4 Discs
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 278 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard on higher trims
Front Suspension
Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Suspension
Semi-Independent Closed Profile Twist Beam with Dual Path Strut
Wheel Type
17-inch / 18-inch Diamond-Cut Semi-Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
18-inch Precision-Cut Two-Tone Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels with Aero Flaps
Tyre Size
215/60 R18 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
215/55 R18 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Wheel under body
16-inch Full Size Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,343 mm
4,308 mm
Width
1,813 mm
1,810 mm
Height
1,661 mm (with modular roof bars)
1,630 mm (Aerodynamic sloping roofline)
Wheelbase
2,657 mm
2,560 mm
Ground Clearance
217 mm (True SUV Ground Clearance; Approach Angle: 31°, Departure Angle: 36°, Water Wading Depth: 450 mm)
208 mm (Class-leading unladen Coupe SUV ground clearance; Water Wading: 450 mm)
Kerb Weight
1,300 kg - 1,420 kg
1,225 kg - 1,320 kg
Boot Space
472 Litres (expandable to 1,500 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
500 Litres (Massive luggage volume with wide-opening hatchback tailgate, expandable to 972 L with 60:40 folded seats)
Fuel Tank
50 Litres
44 Litres
Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.2 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
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.
Bharat NCAP (2024): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.50/32) and 5 stars for children (43.66/49).
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control on 4x4, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Assist, Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with Electronic Parking Brake EPB with Auto Hold, Roll-Over Mitigation)
ADAS
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)
Level 2 ADAS (Tata Smart Drive with 20 Autonomous Features: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking for Pedestrian/Cyclist/Vehicle, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Door Open Alert)
Camera
360-Degree Multiview HD Camera with Transparent Ground View & Parking Sensors
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in instrument cluster)
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual live pressure readout)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System (10° angled towards driver) with OpenR Link & Google Built-In
12.3-inch High-Definition Floating Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment System by Harman with Wireless Projection
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster with Navigation View
10.25-inch Full Digital Customizable Color Instrument Cluster with Full-Screen Google Maps / Navigation Projection
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
My Renault Connected Suite with Google Maps, Google Assistant, Remote Cabin Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates
Tata iRA 2.0 Connected Car Technology with 50+ Smart Features, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Alexa & Google Assistant, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
Audio System
Arkamys 3D Sound System with 6 Speakers (Optional 8-Speaker Arkamys Studio Sound)
JBL 9-Speaker Cinematic Sound System with Subwoofer & Custom Acoustic Sound Profiles
Sunroof
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Mood Lighting Strip
Seat Features
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)
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat + Front Row Ventilated Seats in Premium Burgundy & Black Leatherette + 2-Step Reclining Rear Seat with Center Armrest
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & Rear AC Vents
Fully Automatic Climate Control with Touch-Based Control Panel & Air Purifier with PM2.5 Filter and AQI Display
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Y-Shaped Headlamps with Continuous Front Grille Integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Bi-Beam Full LED Projector Headlights with Horizon LED Position Lightband & Dynamic Sequential Welcome/Goodbye Animations
Tail Lights
Full 3D Y-Shaped LED Tail Lamps in Rear Corners
Continuous Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with 3D Geometric Lightblade
Fog/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
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Gesture-Controlled Powered Tailgate with Hands-Free Foot Sensor (Segment-First), Flush Pop-Out Door Handles with Welcome Light & Two-Spoke Backlit Steering Wheel

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,25,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
11 versions
15 versions
Price range
₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.49 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh – ₹18.75 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
5 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

Only the Duster sells a petrol, manual version: 7 versions, from ₹10.49 Lakh.

Only the Curvv sells a turbo petrol, manual version: 5 versions, from ₹9.99 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Duster Authentic TCe 100 MT against Curvv Smart X Turbo Petrol MT

CityDusterCurvvGap
Mumbai₹12.26 Lakh₹11.61 LakhCurvv ₹64,891 less
Pune₹12.26 Lakh₹11.61 LakhCurvv ₹64,891 less
New Delhi₹12.05 Lakh₹11.21 LakhCurvv ₹83,911 less
Bengaluru₹12.85 Lakh₹11.97 LakhCurvv ₹87,341 less
Chennai₹12.97 Lakh₹11.89 LakhCurvv ₹1.08 lakh less
Hyderabad₹12.99 Lakh₹12.01 LakhCurvv ₹97,831 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 Duster or the Curvv?

The Curvv, by ₹49,010 on the versions compared here: Duster Authentic TCe 100 MT at ₹10.49 Lakh against Curvv Smart X Turbo Petrol MT at ₹9.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹12.05 Lakh against ₹11.21 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Duster claims 19.41 kmpl against 13–17 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Duster: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Curvv: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2024. The Duster has 6 airbags and the Curvv 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Duster Authentic TCe 100 MT makes 100 PS and 166 Nm and the Curvv Smart X Turbo Petrol MT makes 120 PS and 170 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Duster is 35 mm longer. Boot space is 472 litres in the Duster and 500 litres in the Curvv.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹20,247 a month for the Duster and ₹18,838 for the Curvv, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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