Renault Duster vs Kia Seltos - Which One Should You Buy

Renault Duster vs Kia Seltos Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Renault Duster and Kia Seltos Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Renault Duster comes in 38 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹10.49 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Authentic 1.0 Turbo, costs ₹10.49 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Iconic 1.3 Turbo DT DCT, is priced at ₹18.69 Lakh. The Kia Seltos comes in 44 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹11 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTE, costs ₹11 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GTX (O) Diesel AT, is priced at ₹21.82 Lakh.

Specification	Renault Duster	Kia Seltos
Price	₹10.49 Lakh	₹11.00 Lakh
Engine	999 cc Turbo TCe 100 Petrol	1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol
Mileage	19.41 kmpl	-
Transmission	6-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹10.49 Lakh

₹11.00 Lakh

Engine

999 cc Turbo TCe 100 Petrol

1497 cc SmartStream G1.5 Petrol

Mileage

19.41 kmpl

Transmission

6-Speed

Renault Duster

₹ 10.49 Lakh

Authentic 1.0 Turbo

Kia Seltos

₹ 11 Lakh

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Comparison

Brochure

EMI Cost

Pros & Cons

Engine and Performance

Max Power

99bhp@5000rpm

113bhp@6300rpm

Max Torque

166Nm@2000-3750rpm

144Nm@4500rpm

Displacement

999 cc

1497 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

2WD

Performance Specifications

Paddle Shifters

Not Available

Fuel Specifications

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Tank Capacity

50 Litres

47 Litres

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity Litres

Petrol Mileage (ARAI)

19.41 kmpl

Dimensions and Design

Gross Weight

1800 kg

Ground Clearance

212 mm

Ground Clearance Unladen

212 mm

Height

1701 mm

1635 mm

Length

4346 mm

4460 mm

Interior Specifications

Boot Space

518 Litres

447 Litres

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheels

Not Available

Tyre Size

225/60 R17

205/65 R16

Tyre Type

Radial

Radial Tubeless

Wheel Covers

Wheel Size

17 Inch

16 Inch

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Disc

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Not Available

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Not Available

Upholstery

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Adjustable Steering

Height & Reach

Height only

Air Conditioner

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Not Available

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Not Available

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not Available

Digital Cluster Size

7 Inch Inch

4.2 Inch Inch

Exterior Features

Boot Opening

Manual

Fog Lights

Not Available

Led Drls

Led Fog Lamps

Not Available

Led Headlamps

Brochure

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EMI Cost Comparison

Assuming 20% down payment, 9.5% interest, 60-month tenure

Renault Duster - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹8,39,200

Interest: 9.5%

₹79,724

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,09,800

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹17,625/month

Kia Seltos - EMI Breakdown

Loan Amount

₹8,79,921

Interest: 9.5%

₹83,592

Down Payment (20%)

₹2,19,980

Loan Tenure

5 years

EMI Cost₹18,480/month

Pros & Cons Comparison

Things We Like in Renault Duster

212 mm ground clearance and tough build with skid plates and reinforced protection.
Higher variants include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, Google built-in infotainment, and extensive ADAS.

Things We Like in Kia Seltos

Very handsome design, rivaling Sierra on some aspects
Two Petrol and 1 diesel engine on offer

Things We Don't Like in Renault Duster

No diesel engine or all-wheel-drive option in the current lineup.
Rear drum brakes on all manual versions (discs only on DCT).

Things We Don't Like in Kia Seltos

Its a design refresh with no notable engine upgrades and no AWD
Why does US gets 190 hp engine and we don't?

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