Honda Elevate vs Renault Duster (2026)
Honda Elevate (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh) and Renault Duster (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.69 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (July 2026).
- The Renault Duster is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate.
- The Renault Duster is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 119 bhp.
- The Renault Duster is more efficient on paper — up to 19.41 kmpl vs 17 kmpl.
- Only the Renault Duster has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Renault Duster has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 458 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Honda Elevate | Renault Duster |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹11.99 Lakh – ₹16.86 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.69 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L i-VTEC petrol | 1.0L turbo-petrol (TCe 100) / 1.3L turbo-petrol (TCe 160) |
| Max power | 119 bhp | 160 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, CVT | Manual, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15–17 kmpl | 17.75-19.41 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 458 L | 518 L |
Honda Elevate in short
The Elevate is Honda's midsize SUV built on the City's platform, squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. It counters their variant blitz with a simple honest formula: the proven 1.5 i-VTEC, a smooth CVT, 220 mm ground clearance and Honda Sensing ADAS. It trades flash for driving polish and long-term dependability.
Full Elevateprices & variants →Renault Duster in short
The Duster is back — the nameplate that created India's midsize SUV segment returned in 2026 on the Renault-Nissan CMF-B platform it shares with the Nissan Tekton, with butch third-generation styling, a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and six standard airbags. There is no diesel or AWD this time, but the 160bhp 1.3L turbo-petrol is among the punchiest engines in the class and a 518-litre boot leads it, while a strong-hybrid version is expected around Diwali 2026. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and its own alliance twin, the Tekton.
Full Dusterprices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Elevate or Duster?
The Renault Duster is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Elevate vs Duster — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Honda Elevate — not yet tested; Renault Duster — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Elevate or the Duster?
The Renault Duster is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the Honda Elevate. The Renault Duster is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 119 bhp. The Renault Duster is more efficient on paper — up to 19.41 kmpl vs 17 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.