Hyundai Alcazar vs Renault Duster (2026)
Hyundai Alcazar (₹14.99 Lakh – ₹21.55 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 ₹4.50 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar.
- The Renault Duster is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 158 bhp.
- Only the Renault Duster has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Renault Duster has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 180 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Alcazar | Renault Duster |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹14.99 Lakh – ₹21.55 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.69 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L turbo-petrol / 1.5L diesel | 1.0L turbo-petrol (TCe 100) / 1.3L turbo-petrol (TCe 160) |
| Max power | 158 bhp | 160 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, DCT, Torque Converter AT | Manual, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 15–20 kmpl | 17.75-19.41 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 7 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 180 L | 518 L |
Hyundai Alcazar in short
The Alcazar is the three-row sibling of the Creta, refreshed comprehensively in 2024 with new styling and a plusher cabin. It targets the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Kia Carens combination of space and premium feel, in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Captain chairs with a centre console on the 6-seater give it a genuine chauffeur-friendly second row.
Full Alcazarprices & 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: Alcazar or Duster?
The Renault Duster is more affordable — it starts ₹4.50 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Alcazar vs Duster — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Alcazar — not yet tested; Renault Duster — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Alcazar or the Duster?
The Renault Duster is more affordable — it starts ₹4.50 Lakh lower than the Hyundai Alcazar. The Renault Duster is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 158 bhp. Only the Renault Duster has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.