Maruti Suzuki S Cross vs Renault Duster

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Maruti Suzuki S Cross price starts at Rs. 8.95 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.54 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Renault Duster, priced at Rs. 10.49 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the S Cross offers a claimed 18.43 kmpl, while the Duster delivers 29 kmpl. On the performance front, the S Cross uses a 1462cc engine producing 103.25bhp@6000rpm and the Duster a 1789cc engine producing 108.49bhp@5300-5800rpm. If you're deciding between the S Cross and Duster, the S Cross is the better pick for affordability, while the Duster stands out for mileage.

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S Cross vs Duster Comparison Summary

Specification Maruti Suzuki S CrossRenault Duster
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.95 LakhRs. 10.49 Lakh
Mileage 18.43 kmpl29 kmpl
Engine 1462 cc1789 cc
Max power 103.25bhp@6000rpm108.49bhp@5300-5800rpm

S Cross vs Duster Key Highlights

Basic Info Maruti Suzuki S Cross Alpha ATRenault Duster Emotion 1.8 Hybrid
Rating
58 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Maruti Suzuki Renault
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 12.92 Lakh Rs. 19.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1462 cc 1789 cc
Body Type SUV,HatchbackAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 103.25bhp@6000rpm 108.49bhp@5300-5800rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 4 Speed 6-Speed DCT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.43 Kmpl 29 Kmpl
Tyre Size 215/60 R16 225/55 R18
Boot Space 375 Liters 372 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Insurance Not Available Rs. 1.04 Lakh Duster Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Displacement
Not Available
1789 cc
Engine Type
K15B Smart Hybrid
Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1789 cc
Max Power
103.25bhp@6000rpm
108.49bhp@5300-5800rpm
Max Torque
138Nm@4400rpm
175Nm@3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
4 Speed
6-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
GDI
Kerb Weight
1130-1170 Kg
Not Available
Bore X Stroke
74.0 X 85.0
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Comfort|Eco|Perso
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
3

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
48 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
18.43 Kmpl
29 Kmpl

Suspension Front
McPherson Strut with coil spring
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Torsion Beam & coil spring
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Solid Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5
5.2
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size
16
Not Available
Tyre Type
Radial,Tubeless
Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
7 Step illumination Control,TFT information Display with Trip Meter & Fuel Consumption,Front Map Lamp,Satin Plating Finish on AC Louver Vents,Satin Chrome Interior Finish,Piano Black Centre Louver Face,Glove Box illumination,Front Footwell illumination,Luggage Room illumination,Door Armrest with Leather Finish
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.25
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
48
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
375 Liters
372 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles,Silver Skid Plate Garnish.B-Pillar Black Out,Centre Wheel Cap,Chrome Front Grille,Black Roof Rail,Machined Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4300*1785*1595 mm3
4346*1815*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2657 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
212 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Soft Touch IP,Dust & Pollen Filter,Driver Side Footrest,Sunglass Holder,Driver Side Vanity Mirror,Reclining Rear Seat,Vanity Mirror Lamps,Engine Auto Start-Stop Cancel Switch
parcel shelf
USB Charger
Not Available
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
17.78cm Touchscreen Smartplay Studio,Navigation System with Live traffic Update(through Smartplay Studio App),2 Tweeters
Wireless smarphone replication compatible with Android Autoâ„¢ & Apple CarPlayâ„¢
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
parcel shelf
No of Tweeter
Not Available
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
10.1 inch
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Yes
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
Not Available
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
3
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
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
Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
Not Available
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
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
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
No

grossWeight
Not Available
1820 kg

Pros and Cons

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Maruti Suzuki S Cross
  • Now gets a refined 1.5-litre petrol with smart hybrid tech, finally gets an automatic option, very spacious, brilliant ride quality.
Maruti Suzuki S Cross
  • Crossover in a sea of SUVs, interior quality doesn't feel premium, no diesel engine option.
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which car is the best, S-cross or Wagon R?
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Q. Which car to buy, S-Cross or Taigun?
  • Among the two options, we would suggest you to go with the new Volkswagen Taigun. It has a good amount of features, safety feature-wise too it feels sorted right from the base variant. The ride is comfortable enough and more importantly is fun to drive. On the other hand, the Maruti S-Cross is aging and is due for an update. You may wait for the launch of the second-gen S-Cross if you are looking for a capable city car with a spacious cabin and brilliant ride quality. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Is there any better option than S-Cross in 2021?
  • Kia Carrens is an option
  • The S-Cross is a very capable city car. With a petrol engine, it will become even better in its city duties. Maruti S-Cross is currently available in a Petrol engine. The 1462 cc Petrol engine generates a power of 103.26bhp@6000rpm and torque of 138nm@4400rpm. The S-Cross fights out with the Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
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Maruti Suzuki S Cross Vs Renault Duster FAQs

Which car is best between Maruti Suzuki S Cross 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 Maruti Suzuki S Cross vs Renault Duster?
The Maruti Suzuki S Cross is cheaper than Renault Duster by ₹1.54 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Maruti Suzuki S Cross vs Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster delivers better mileage 29 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Maruti Suzuki S Cross vs Renault Duster?
For the Alpha AT version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of S Cross produces 103.25bhp@6000rpm of power and 138Nm@4400rpm of torque. Whereas for the Emotion 1.8 Hybrid version, 1789 cc Petrol engine of Duster produces 108.49bhp@5300-5800rpm of power and 175Nm@3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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