Mahindra Scorpio vs Renault Duster

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

Renault Duster price starts at Rs. 10.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 6.91 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mahindra Scorpio, priced at Rs. 17.40 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Scorpio offers a claimed 14.44 kmpl, while the Duster delivers 29 kmpl. On the performance front, the Scorpio uses a 2184cc engine producing 130bhp@3750rpm and the Duster a 1789cc engine producing 158bhp@5250rpm. If you're deciding between the Scorpio and Duster, the Duster is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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Scorpio vs Duster Comparison Summary

Specification Mahindra ScorpioRenault Duster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.40 LakhRs. 10.49 Lakh
Mileage 14.44 kmpl29 kmpl
Engine 2184 cc1789 cc
Max power 130bhp@3750rpm158bhp@5250rpm
Top speed 165 Km/hNot Available

Scorpio vs Duster Key Highlights

Basic Info Mahindra Scorpio S 11Renault Duster Iconic Launch Edition 1.8 Hybrid
Rating
174 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mahindra Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.40 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced
Engine Displacement 2184 cc 1789 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 130bhp@3750rpm 158bhp@5250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed DCT
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
Mahindra Scorpio Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.44 Kmpl 29 Kmpl
Tyre Size 235/65 R17 225/55 R18
Boot Space 460 Liters 518 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 33,658 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance Scorpio Insurance Not Available
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2184 cc
1789 cc
Engine Type
mHAWK 4 Cylinder
Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1789 cc
Max Power
130bhp@3750rpm
158bhp@5250rpm
Max Torque
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
280Nm@2000-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
CRDi
GDI
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Comfort|Eco|Perso
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
3

Braking (100-0 kmph)
41.50 Meters
Not Available
Braking (80-0 kmph)
26.14 Meters
Not Available
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
165 Km/h
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
14.44 Kmpl
29 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
17
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
17
18
Shock Absorbers Type
Hydraulic
Not Available
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4
5.2
Tyre Size
235/65 R17
225/55 R18
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Roof Mounted Sunglass Holder
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.25
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
48
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
460 Liters
518 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
No
Panoramic
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
No
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
No
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4456*1820*1995 mm3
4346*1815*1701 mm3
Wheelbase
2680 mm
2657 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
212 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

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

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
No
Not Available
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
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Panic Brake Indication
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
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
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
No
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Google Maps | Google Play |Google Assistant
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
1820 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Classic traditional boxy SUV looks are still appealing
  • New chassis and suspension tweaks as well as the mHawk engine make a big difference to the drive experience
Mahindra Scorpio
  • Lacking in interior quality and features
  • Touch screen is especially laggy
  • No automatic or 4x4 option anymore
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Mahindra Scorpio Vs Renault Duster FAQs

Which car is best between Mahindra Scorpio vs Renault Duster?
As per the users experiences Mahindra Scorpio is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Renault Duster is better on the grounds of comfort.
Which car is cheaper Mahindra Scorpio vs Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster is cheaper than Mahindra Scorpio by ₹6.91 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Mahindra Scorpio vs Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster delivers better mileage 29 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Mahindra Scorpio vs Renault Duster?
For the S 11 version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Scorpio produces 130bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the Iconic Launch Edition 1.8 Hybrid version, 1789 cc Petrol engine of Duster produces 158bhp@5250rpm of power and 280Nm@2000-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Scorpio has better performance.

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