Renault Duster vs Tata Nexon EV

In 2026 when choosing among the Renault Duster and Tata Nexon EV, assess the models based on Price, Size, Range, Battery Capacity, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. Renault Duster Price starts at Rs. 10.49 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Authentic 1.0L Turbo Petrol MT and Tata Nexon EV Price starts at Rs. 12.49 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Creative Plus Medium Range. Nexon EV gets a battery pack of up to 30 kWh. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.

Duster vs Nexon EV Comparison

KEY HIGHLIGHTS	Duster	Nexon ev
Brand	Renault	Tata
Price	₹ 10.49 Lakhs	₹ 12.49 Lakhs
Range	-	325-465 km/charge
Mileage	-	-
Battery Capacity	-	30 kWh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	-
Transmission	Manual, Automatic	Automatic
Charging Time	-	4 Hours 20 Minutes (7.2 kW AC Charger)

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Duster

Authentic 1.0L Turbo Petrol MT

₹10.49 Lakhs*

*Ex-showroom price

Nexon EV

Creative Plus Medium Range

₹12.49 Lakhs*

*Ex-showroom price

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Specification

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Turbo TCe 100	-

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
166 Nm @ 2000 rpm	-

Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic, Paddle Shift

Max Power (bhp@rpm)
99 bhp @ 5000 rpm	-

Drivetrain
FWD	-

Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2	-

Engine
999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline	-

Fuel Type
Petrol	Electric

Dimensions & Weight

Ground Clearance
212 mm	205 mm

Length
4343 mm	3994 mm

Wheelbase
2657 mm	2498 mm

Height
1701 mm	1616 mm

Width
1815 mm	1811 mm

Capacity

No of Seating Rows
2	2 Rows

Seating Capacity
5 Person	5 Person

Features

Mobile Application Features

Anti Theft Immobilisation
Yes	-

Instrumentation

Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic	-

Tachometer
Digital	-

Gear Indicator
No	-

Instrument Cluster
7" TFT with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	TFT

Average Speed
Yes	-

Door Ajar Warning
Yes	-

Clock
Digital	-

Locks & Security

Child Safety Lock
Yes	-

Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes	-

Central Locking
Keyless	Keyless

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVM
Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable

Rain-sensing Wipers
No	No

Rear Defogger
No	No

Boot-lid Opener
Manual	Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Wiper
No	No

Storage

Cup Holders
Cupholders in Front Only	-

Entertainment, Information & Communication

AM/FM Radio
No	-

Steering mounted controls
Yes	Yes

Wireless Charger
No	No

Smart Connectivity
No	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)

Bluetooth Compatibility
No	-

Safety

Seat Belt Warning
Yes	Yes

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes	Yes

Differential Lock
Yes	-

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Yes	Yes

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Yes	Yes

Hill Hold Control
Yes	Yes

Hill Descent Control
No	No

Brake Assist (BA)
Yes	-

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Split Rear Seat
60:40:00	No

Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)

Split Third Row Seat
No	-

Seat Upholstery
Fabric	Fabric

Folding Rear Seat
Flat	-

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	-

Driver Armrest
Yes	No

Price (On-Road BreakUp)

On-Road Price
₹12,00,182	₹13,13,357

Ex-Showroom Price
₹10,49,000	₹12,49,000

RTO
₹1,04,900	₹12,000

Insurance
₹45,782	₹51,857

Accessories Charges
₹0	₹0

FastTag Charges
₹500	₹500

Other Charges
₹0	₹0

EMI

₹25,796

₹28,229

Expert Rating

Pros and Cons

Pros

Great Performance

Sturdy Build

Cons

Brake performance

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