The mid-size SUV sector in India is heating up with the return of two familiar nameplates: Renault Duster and Tata Sierra. While both SUVs target similar buyers, they take slightly different approaches when it comes to engine options and pricing. Here’s a closer look at how they compare on paper.
Renault Duster vs Tata Sierra: Engine Specifications
The all-new Renault Duster is making a comeback, built on the brand’s CMF-B platform. It comes with three powertrain options. The range starts with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 100 hp and 160 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Moving on, there is a more powerful turbo TCe 160 engine that delivers 163 hp and 280 Nm, offered with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.Renault has also introduced a strong hybrid option with the Duster, branded as the E-Tech 160. This setup combines a petrol engine with two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh battery pack. The company claims that this system can run in electric-only mode for up to 80 percent of urban driving. Notably, unlike the previous generation, the new Duster does not get a diesel engine at launch.
Tata Sierra, on the other hand, offers a wide mix of petrol and diesel engine options. The entry-level option is a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine producing 106 hp and 145 Nm of torque, available with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. There is also a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol TGDI engine that produces 160 hp and 255 Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.Diesel option is also available in Sierra. Its 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine produces 118 hp and 260 Nm of torque and is offered with both manual and automatic transmission options.
Renault Duster vs Tata Sierra: Pricing
In terms of pricing, the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol manual variant of the Renault Duster is priced between Rs 10.29 lakh to Rs 13.19 lakh for pre-bookings, and between Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 13.49 lakh under standard pricing. The more powerful 1.3-litre Turbo variant, available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, is priced between Rs 12.69 lakh to Rs 18.09 lakh (pre-booking) and Rs 12.99 lakh to Rs 18.49 lakh in regular sales.The price of petrol manual variant of Tata Sierra starts at Rs 11.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 16.79 lakh. The diesel range starts at Rs 12.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 21.29 lakh. Meanwhile, the turbo-petrol automatic variant is priced between Rs 17.99 lakh and Rs 20.99 lakh.
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