MG Astor vs Renault Duster vs Tata Curvv (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh).
- Pick the Renault Duster if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.41 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L).
- Pick the Tata Curvv as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
Three-Way Specification Comparison
MG Astor in short
The MG Astor is the petrol sibling of the ZS EV and takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara in the fiercely contested midsize SUV space. It stands out with Level 2 ADAS, a talking AI assistant on the dashboard and a plush red-leather cabin option. Sharp pricing keeps it relevant against newer rivals.
Full Astor 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
Astor vs Duster vs Curvv — which should I buy?
Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh). Pick the Renault Duster if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.41 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L). Pick the Tata Curvv as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Astor, Duster, Curvv?
The MG Astor starts lowest at ₹9.79 Lakh, against ₹9.99 Lakh for the Curvv and ₹10.49 Lakh for the Duster (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
MG Astor: not yet NCAP-tested; Renault Duster: 5 stars; Tata Curvv: 5 stars.