Renault Duster Turbo Vs Nissan Kicks Turbo - Specs Comparison

The petrol turbo Renault Duster has eventually been launched in India at INR 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The vehicle is one of the most powerful SUVs in India with decent ride and handling qualities. The Nissan Kicks turbo petrol shares the powertrain and transmission options with the Duster. However, the Kicks comes with a newer design and a more modern cabin with more features than its competitor. Let’s take a look at our Renault Duster Turbo vs Nissan Kicks Turbo comparison to figure out the differences in the dimensions, features, engine and transmission and prices tof the two vehicles to help you figure out which one is the more suitable option for you.

Renault Duster Turbo vs Nissan Kicks Turbo Dimensions: Which one is bigger?

The two cars almost level with each other as regards the dimensions. The Kicks slightly dwarfs the Duster in terms of length but measures less in width and height. The wheelbase is the same for both vehicles, but the boot space of the Duster is more amber, larger, which promises a more comfortable experience in long journeys. The ground clearance of the Kicks is a little bit higher than that of the Duster.

Renault Duster Turbo vs Nissan Kicks Turbo Dimensions Engine and transmission

Both of the two SUVs share the 1.3-litre turbo gasoline burner with the same power/torque figures and transmission options.

Renault Duster Turbo vs Nissan Kicks Turbo Features: Which one is better equipped?

The base variant of the Kicks is better equipped than the Renault Duster. Refer to the table below for a complete list of the two SUVs' features.

Renault Duster Turbo vs Nissan Kicks Turbo Prices: Which one is more expensive?

The Nissan Kicks Turbo is available in three variants: XV, XV Premium and XV Premium (O) with a standard MT unit for all the three variants and a new X-Tronic CVT unit for the XV and the XV Premium variant. The vehicle is priced from INR 11.84 lakh for the base XV variant to INR 14.14 lakh for the top-spec CVT XV Premium. The Renault Duster Turbo is available in RxE, RxS and RxZ variants with a standard MT unit and an optional CVT for the two higher variants. The SUV is priced from 10.49 lakh to INR 13.59 lakh. We can see that the Nissan Kicks is more highly priced than the Renault Duster.

The Renault Duster Turbo is more affordable than the Nissan Kicks but offers fewer features.

Overall, the Renault Duster Turbo is more budget-friendly than the Nissan Kicks Turbo. Nevertheless, if you have a generous budget, it might be better to invest some more money to purchase the Nissan Kicks to enjoy a better-equipped, more modern and comfortable car cabin.