Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Renault Duster vs Tata Curvv (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl).
- Pick the Renault Duster if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L).
- Pick the Tata Curvv if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | Renault Duster | Tata Curvv |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.70 Lakh | ₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.69 Lakh | ₹10.00 Lakh – ₹19.20 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) | 1.2L turbo-petrol / 1.2L GDI turbo-petrol / 1.5L turbo-diesel |
| Max power | 115 bhp | 160 bhp | 123 bhp |
| Fuel options | Petrol, Strong Hybrid, CNG | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Transmissions | Manual, Torque Converter AT, e-CVT | Manual, DCT | Manual, DCT |
| Mileage (claimed) | 21.11–27.97 kmpl (strong hybrid), 26.6 km/kg (CNG) | 17.75-19.41 kmpl (ARAI, powertrain dependent) | 15.0-18.4 kmpl depending on engine and gearbox |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 373 L | 518 L | 500 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 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 →Tata Curvv in short
The Curvv is India's first mainstream coupe SUV, slotting between the Nexon and Harrier to fight the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos with a style-first pitch. It offers two turbo-petrols including Tata's new 1.2L GDI Hyperion unit, a 1.5L diesel, and a 500-litre boot with a powered tailgate. Bharat NCAP awarded it a full 5-star rating.
Full Curvv prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Vitara vs Duster vs Curvv — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl). Pick the Renault Duster if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L). Pick the Tata Curvv if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Grand Vitara, Duster, Curvv?
The Tata Curvv starts lowest at ₹10.00 Lakh, against ₹10.49 Lakh for the Duster and ₹10.77 Lakh for the Grand Vitara (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; Renault Duster: 5 stars; Tata Curvv: 5 stars.