Honda City vs Renault Duster

Last Updated: November 2, 2026

Honda City price starts at Rs. 12.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.49 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Renault Duster, priced at Rs. 19.49 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the City offers a claimed 27.26 kmpl, while the Duster delivers 29 kmpl. On the performance front, the City uses a 1498cc engine producing 125bhp and the Duster a 1789cc engine producing 157.81bhp. If you're deciding between the City and Duster, the Duster is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the City stands out for affordability.

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City vs Duster Comparison Summary

Specification Honda CityRenault Duster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 12.00 LakhRs. 19.49 Lakh
Mileage 27.26 kmpl29 kmpl
Engine 1498 cc1789 cc
Max power 125bhp157.81bhp

City vs Duster Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda City ZX Plus HybridRenault Duster Emotion 1.8 Hybrid
Rating
9 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Honda Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 21.36 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1498 cc 1789 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 125bhp 157.81bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox CVT 8-Speed DHT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Honda City Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 27.26 Kmpl 29 Kmpl
Tyre Size 185/55 R16 225/55 R18
Boot Space 306 Liters 372 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 37,702 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 91,358 City Insurance Duster Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1498 cc
1789 cc
Engine Type
Atkinson cycle DOHC with VTC
Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1789 cc
Max Power
125bhp
157.81bhp
Max Torque
253Nm@0-3000rpm
208Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
CVT
8-Speed DHT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
GDI
Kerb Weight
1294 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Comfort|Eco|Perso
Mild Hybrid
3
3

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
40 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
27.26 Kmpl
29 Kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Rear twist beam
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.2 m
Tyre Size
185/55 R16
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
7 inch
10.25
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
48
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
306 Liters
372 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Single Pane
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4594*1748*1489 mm3
4346*1815*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2657 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
212 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
parcel shelf
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Premium Surround Sound System
Wireless smarphone replication compatible with Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
2 Zone
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
4
6
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Premium Surround Sound System
parcel shelf
No of Tweeter
4
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.1 inch
10.1 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Anti-Roll Bar(Torsion Bar Type)
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Road Depature Mitigation System
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Next Gen Honda Connect
Google Maps | Google Play |Google Assistant
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Yes
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
1700 kg
1820 kg
frontTrack
1496 mm
Not Available
rearTrack
1485 mm
Not Available

Is Renault Duster Better Than Honda City?

100% users have chosen Renault Duster over Honda City in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 20 users have also rated Renault Duster and Honda City on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Duster City
Mileage 3.3 3.8
Performance 3.3 4.8
Comfort 4.7 4.5
Maintenance 3.3 4.5
Safety 4.0 4.0
Features 1.7 2.5
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Honda City Vs Renault Duster FAQs

Which car is best between Honda City vs Renault Duster?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Honda City vs Renault Duster?
The Honda City is cheaper than Renault Duster by ₹7.49 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Honda City vs Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster delivers better mileage 29 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Honda City vs Renault Duster?
For the ZX Plus Hybrid version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of City produces 125bhp of power and 253Nm@0-3000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Emotion 1.8 Hybrid version, 1789 cc Petrol engine of Duster produces 157.81bhp of power and 208Nm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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