Renault Duster vs Skoda Kushaq
The Duster is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹10.49 lakh against ₹10.69 lakh for the Kushaq. The Duster claims better mileage (up to 29 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Duster higher (9/10 vs 7/10).
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Duster vs Kushaq: specs and prices
| Renault Duster | Skoda Kushaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹10.49 L – ₹19.49 L | ₹10.69 L – ₹19.19 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 17.75–29 km/l | 18.72–19.66 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 5-star (Bharat NCAP) | 5-star (Global NCAP) |
| Expert score | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Variants | 16 | 12 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹14.49 L | ₹13.04 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Renault Duster or the Skoda Kushaq?
- The Renault Duster starts at ₹10.49 lakh ex-showroom; the Skoda Kushaq starts at ₹10.69 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Duster or the Kushaq?
- Duster: 5-star Bharat NCAP; Kushaq: 5-star Global NCAP. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Duster or the Kushaq?
- The Duster is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹10.49 lakh against ₹10.69 lakh for the Kushaq. The Duster claims better mileage (up to 29 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the Duster higher (9/10 vs 7/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.