Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Renault Duster (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.70 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).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.28 Lakh of each other).
- The Renault Duster is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 115 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 19.41 kmpl.
- Only the Renault Duster has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Renault Duster has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 373 litres.
Specification Comparison
| Spec | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | Renault Duster |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.70 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.69 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | 1.5L K15C mild hybrid Petrol / 1.5L TNGA Strong Hybrid | 1.0L turbo-petrol (TCe 100) / 1.3L turbo-petrol (TCe 160) |
| Max power | 115 bhp | 160 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Strong Hybrid, CNG | Petrol |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter AT, e-CVT | Manual, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 21.11–27.97 kmpl (strong hybrid), 26.6 km/kg (CNG) | 17.75-19.41 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 373 L | 518 L |
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in short
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Full Grand Vitaraprices & 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: Grand Vitara or Duster?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.28 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, July 2026.)
Grand Vitara vs Duster — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested; Renault Duster — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Grand Vitara or the Duster?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.28 Lakh of each other). The Renault Duster is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 115 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 19.41 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.