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Renault Duster Hybrid vs Grand Vitara vs Hyryder Hybrid Price, Specs & Mileage Compared
Duster Hyrbid priced between Rs 16.99 lakh and Rs 19.49 lakh Duster Hybrid delivers 29 kmpl, while Japanese duo delivers 27.97kmpl
Renault India has officially launched the much-awaited Renault Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 at an introductory starting price of Rs 16.99 lakh, ex-showroom. By offering a more powerful 1.8L petrol-hybrid engine that offers 160 PS and an ARAI certified mileage of 29 kmpl, the new Duster Strong Hybrid directly rivals the Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid and Toyota Hyryder Strong Hybrid.
Here is a detailed price, specifications, power, and mileage comparison of how the new Duster hybrid compares to its hybrid competitors.
Duster Hybrid Vs Rivals Price & Variant Comparison
|
Trim / Variant Level |
Renault Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 |
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Strong Hybrid |
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid |
|
Entry Hybrid Variant |
₹16.99 Lakh (Evolution) |
₹17.18 Lakh (S Hybrid) |
₹16.68 Lakh (Delta+ Hybrid) |
|
Mid Hybrid Variant |
₹18.25 Lakh (Techno) |
₹19.24 Lakh (G Opt Hybrid) |
₹17.97 Lakh (Zeta+ Hybrid) |
|
Top Hybrid Variant |
₹19.49 Lakh (Emotion) |
₹19.99 Lakh (V Hybrid) |
₹19.55 Lakh (Alpha+ Hybrid) |
|
Top Dual-Tone / Special Trim |
— |
₹20.19 Lakh (V Dual Tone) |
₹19.77 Lakh (Alpha+ Dual Tone) |
The Duster Hybrid is available in three primary trims - Evolution, Techno, and Emotion. In fact, the Duster’s base hybrid variant is priced lower than the starting hybrid price of the Grand Vitara.
The Duster Hybrid’s starting price of Rs 16.99 lakh undercuts the Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid’s entry-level Zeta+ variant by Rs 1.44 lakh. However, the Toyota Hyryder S Hybrid is the most affordable, and is available at a price tag of Rs 16.66 lakh.
Powertrain, Power Output & Mileage Efficiency
|
Parameter |
Renault Duster E-Tech 160 |
Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid |
Toyota Hyryder Hybrid |
|
Engine Configuration |
1.8L 4-Cyl Petrol + Dual Motors |
1.5L 3-Cyl TNGA Petrol + Motor |
1.5L 3-Cyl TNGA Petrol + Motor |
|
Combined System Power |
160 PS (158 bhp) |
115.5 PS (114 bhp) |
115.5 PS (114 bhp) |
|
Engine Peak Torque |
148 Nm (Engine) + Electric |
122 Nm (Engine) + 141 Nm |
122 Nm (Engine) + 141 Nm |
|
Battery Capacity |
1.4 kWh |
0.76 kWh |
0.76 kWh |
|
Claimed Fuel Mileage |
29.00 km/l (ARAI) |
27.97 km/l (ARAI) |
27.97 km/l (ARAI) |
|
0–100 km/h Acceleration |
9.61 Seconds |
~11.80 Seconds |
~11.80 Seconds |
|
Transmission Type |
Multi-Mode Automatic |
e-CVT |
e-CVT |
Under the bonnet, the Renault Duster Hybrid comes with a larger capacity engine and a bigger battery pack compared to Toyota’s 1.5-litre e-CVT setup used in the Hyryder and Grand Vitara:
The Duster Hybrid delivers 44.5 PS more power than the Grand Vitara and Hyryder. Its larger 1.4 kWh battery pack allows for up to 80% of city driving in pure EV mode, contributing to its ARAI certified 29 kmpl fuel efficiency figure.
Dimensions and Luggage Versatility
|
Dimension / Parameter |
Renault Duster Hybrid |
Maruti Grand Vitara |
Toyota Hyryder |
|
Overall Length |
4,346 mm |
4,345 mm |
4,365 mm |
|
Overall Width |
1,815 mm |
1,795 mm |
1,795 mm |
|
Overall Height |
1,701 mm |
1,645 mm |
1,645 mm |
|
Wheelbase |
2,657 mm |
2,600 mm |
2,600 mm |
|
Ground Clearance |
212 mm |
210 mm |
210 mm |
|
Hybrid Boot Capacity |
~430 Litres |
255 Litres |
255 Litres |
Thanks to the longer 2657mm wheelbase and modular floor packaging, the Duster Hybrid offers a 430-litres of usable boot space. On the other hand, the Grand Vitara and Urban Cruiser Hyryder offers a reduced boot space of 255-litres, as the battery placement is above the boot floor.
Key Tech and Safety Features
Duster Hybrid (Emotion Trim): It is packed with a 10.1-inch central touchscreen infotainment unit, a 10.25-inch digital instrument console, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, 6 airbags and LEVEL 2 ADAS suite (adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist and others)
Grand Vitara & Hyryder Hybrid (Top Trims): these two SUVs are packed with a 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ display, Head-Up Display, a 360-degree surround view camera, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless charging and 6 airbags.
Verdict: Which One to Buy?
Buy the Renault Duster Hybrid If you want the most powerful strong hybrid SUV in the category (160 PS and 172 Nm), segment-leading fuel efficiency of 29 kmpl, LEVEL 2 ADAS tech and a larger boot space of 430-litres
Buy the Maruti Grand Vitara or Toyota Hyryder Hybrid if you want Japanese hybrid reliability, widespread service network coverage and low maintenance of Maruti and Toyota.
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