Renault Duster vs Skoda Kylaq

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Renault Duster price starts at Rs. 10.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Skoda Kylaq, priced at Rs. 12.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Duster offers a claimed 18.45 kmpl, while the Kylaq delivers 19.05 kmpl. On the performance front, the Duster uses a 1333cc engine producing 161bhp@5250rpm and the Kylaq a 999cc engine producing 114bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the Duster and Kylaq, the Duster is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Kylaq stands out for mileage.

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Duster vs Kylaq Comparison Summary

Specification Renault DusterSkoda Kylaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 10.49 LakhRs. 12.99 Lakh
Mileage 18.45 kmpl19.05 kmpl
Engine 1333 cc999 cc
Max power 161bhp@5250rpm114bhp@5000-5500rpm

Duster vs Kylaq Key Highlights

Basic Info Renault Duster Iconic Launch Edition DCTSkoda Kylaq Prestige Plus AT
Rating
4 reviews
15 reviews
Brand Name Renault Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 18.69 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1333 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 161bhp@5250rpm 114bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed DCT 6-Speed AT
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Renault Duster Colors
Skoda Kylaq Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 18.45 Kmpl 19.05 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55 R18 205/55 R17
Boot Space 518 Liters 446 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. 25,129 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 81,539 Duster Insurance Kylaq Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1333 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
Turbo TCe 160
1.0 TSI
Engine Displacement
1333 cc
999 cc
Max Power
161bhp@5250rpm
114bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque
280Nm@2000-3500rpm
178Nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Fuel Supply System
GDI
Not Available
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1213-1255 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Comfort|Eco|Perso
Not Available

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

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

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Rear Parcel Tray
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
8
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
48
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1265 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
518 Liters
446 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Single Pane
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4346*1815*1701 mm3
3995*1783*1619 mm3
Wheelbase
2657 mm
2566 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
212 mm
189 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Addtional Comfort Features
parcel shelf
Sunglass holder
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless smarphone replication compatible with Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
4
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 Tray
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
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
10.07 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
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
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
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
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
5 Star
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
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Multi Collision Brake (MCB)
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Front
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
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
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
1660 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Skoda Kylaq
  • Driver’s delight! The Kylaq is fun to drive and those who love driving will enjoy this SUV
  • Performance is punchy and feels confidence inspiring even with a full passenger load
  • Enough cabin space and good seat comfort for a family of 4 adults
  • Well-loaded features list: Single-pane sunroof, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated and powered front seats and more
  • Strong safety package: 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX, 5/5-star crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP
Skoda Kylaq
  • Only one engine option, No hybrid, diesel or CNG to choose from
  • Turbo-petrol’s fuel-efficiency in heavy city traffic can drop to 9-10kmpl in real-world conditions
  • Rear camera quality is average
  • Missing features: Surround-view camera, ADAS, head-up display, premium sound system

Is Skoda Kylaq Better Than Renault Duster?

100% users have chosen Skoda Kylaq over Renault Duster in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 27 users have also rated Skoda Kylaq and Renault Duster on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Skoda Kylaq is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, maintenance, safety and features in your car. But Renault Duster is better on the grounds of mileage and comfort.

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 Kylaq Duster
Mileage 3.2 3.3
Performance 4.0 3.3
Comfort 4.6 4.7
Maintenance 3.6 3.3
Safety 5.0 4.0
Features 4.6 1.7
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Renault Duster Comparison with Similar Cars

Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Kylaq signature plus AT or Taigun Highline AT, Help me to choose. Only thing in taigun i feel is more space, But scared of its issues like rattling brake noises, maintainence , headlight throw etc. Thanks
  • The Skoda Kylaq Signature Plus AT and the Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 Highline AT have similar engine setups, both powered by a 999 cc petrol engine producing 114 bhp at 5000–5500 rpm. The Kylaq offers a slightly higher ARAI-claimed mileage of 19.05 kmpl compared to the Taigun’s 17.23 kmpl. On the other hand, the Taigun comes with a larger fuel tank capacity of 50 litres, while the Kylaq has a 45-litre tank. Both SUVs are strong performers with efficient engines and premium features. To make the best choice for your needs, we recommend taking a test drive of both vehicles at your nearest authorized dealership. You can click on the link to find the nearest authorized dealership.https://www.zigwheels.com/dealers

Renault Duster Vs Skoda Kylaq FAQs

Which car is best between Renault Duster vs Skoda Kylaq?
As per the users experiences Renault Duster is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and comfort in your car. But Skoda Kylaq is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Renault Duster vs Skoda Kylaq?
The Renault Duster is cheaper than Skoda Kylaq by ₹2.50 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Renault Duster vs Skoda Kylaq?
The Skoda Kylaq delivers better mileage 19.05 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Renault Duster vs Skoda Kylaq?
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 Prestige Plus AT version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Kylaq produces 114bhp@5000-5500rpm of power and 178Nm@1750-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Renault Duster has better performance.

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