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 (August 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
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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 Vitara prices & 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 Duster prices & 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, August 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.