Renault Duster vs Skoda Kushaq

Last Updated: October 8, 2026

Renault Duster price starts at Rs. 18.69 Lakh, which is Rs. 50,000 cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Kushaq, priced at Rs. 19.19 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Duster offers a claimed 18.45 kmpl, while the Kushaq delivers 18.72 kmpl. On the performance front, the Duster uses a 1333cc engine producing 161bhp@5250rpm and the Kushaq a 1498cc engine producing 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Duster and Kushaq, the Duster is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Kushaq stands out for mileage.

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Duster vs Kushaq Comparison Summary

Specification Renault DusterSkoda Kushaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 18.69 LakhRs. 19.19 Lakh
Mileage 18.45 kmpl18.72 kmpl
Engine 1333 cc1498 cc
Max power 161bhp@5250rpm147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Duster vs Kushaq Key Highlights

Basic Info Renault Duster Iconic Launch Edition DCTSkoda Kushaq 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG
Rating
4 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Renault Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.69 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 19.19 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1333 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 161bhp@5250rpm 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed DCT 7-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Skoda Kushaq Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.45 Kmpl 18.72 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 205/55 R17
Boot Space 518 Liters 385 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 155 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 36,155 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 37,122 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Duster Insurance Kushaq Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1333 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
Turbo TCe 160
1.5 TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement
1333 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
161bhp@5250rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
280Nm@2000-3500rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
7-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
GDI
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1321-1322 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Comfort|Eco|Perso
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
50 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
18.45 Kmpl
18.72 Kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
17
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Rear
6
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2
Not Available
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
205/55 R17
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
10.25
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
48
2
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1405 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
518 Liters
385 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
155 mm
Length*Width*Height
4346*1815*1701 mm3
4229*1760*1612 mm3
Wheelbase
2657 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
212 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Addtional Comfort Features
parcel shelf
Rear Parcel Shelf
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless smarphone replication compatible with Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
Massage Seats
Not Available
Rear
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
6
Adjustable Steering
4
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
parcel shelf
Rear Parcel Shelf
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front Only
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
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
No
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
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
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
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & 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
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
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
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
No
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
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
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

Inbuilt Apps
Google Maps | Google Play |Google Assistant
AI Assistant powered by Google Cloud
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
1820 kg
1730 kg

Is Renault Duster Better Than Skoda Kushaq?

70% users have chosen Renault Duster over Skoda Kushaq in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 9 users have also rated Renault Duster and Skoda Kushaq on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Skoda Kushaq has out rated Renault Duster on all the rating factors.
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 Kushaq Duster
Mileage 3.3 5.0
Performance 3.3 5.0
Comfort 4.7 5.0
Maintenance 3.3 5.0
Safety 4.0 5.0
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Renault Duster Vs Skoda Kushaq FAQs

Which car is best between Renault Duster vs Skoda Kushaq?
Skoda Kushaq has out rated Renault Duster on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Renault Duster vs Skoda Kushaq?
The Renault Duster is cheaper than Skoda Kushaq by ₹50,000.
Which car has better mileage Renault Duster vs Skoda Kushaq?
The Skoda Kushaq delivers better mileage 18.72 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Renault Duster vs Skoda Kushaq?
For the Iconic Launch Edition DCT version, 1333 cc Petrol engine of Duster produces 161bhp@5250rpm of power and 280Nm@2000-3500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Kushaq produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Renault Duster has better performance.

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