Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Renault Duster (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Victoris (₹10.50 Lakh – ₹19.99 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 (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other).
- The Renault Duster is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 102 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 19.41 kmpl.
- The Renault Duster has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 439 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Maruti Suzuki Victoris in short
The Victoris is Maruti's Arena-channel midsize SUV, slotting between the Brezza and the Nexa-sold Grand Vitara and taking on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder head-on. It is the rare car to hold five stars from both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, and it offers the widest powertrain spread in its class — mild-hybrid petrol with manual, automatic or AllGrip Select AWD, a factory S-CNG, and a Toyota-derived strong hybrid claiming 28.65 kmpl.
Full Victoris 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: Victoris or Duster?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Victoris vs Duster — which is safer?
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris scores 5 stars and the Renault Duster scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Victoris or the Duster?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.10 Lakh of each other). The Renault Duster is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 102 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is more efficient on paper — up to 28.65 kmpl vs 19.41 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.