Is the MG Hector or the Renault Duster better value?

On the equipment we can put a price on, the Renault Duster leads at 4 of the 5 matching price points, with 1 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.

What is the closest Renault Duster to the MG Hector Sharp Pro 1.5 Turbo Petrol CVT?

The Renault Duster Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT at ₹18,49,000, against ₹18,74,800 — a difference of ₹25,800 ex-showroom.

Does this account for how the cars drive?

No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

MG Hector vs Renault Duster

Not which car is better — which one hands you more equipment for the same money. We line up the two variant ranges at 5 matching price points and price what you get on each.

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On tracked equipment

The Renault Duster leads at 4 of 5 price points

1 of the 5 are too close to call — the gap there is smaller than a single item on the two lists.

MG Hector

0of 5

₹12.14 L – ₹19.65 L

Hector prices & variants

Renault

Renault Duster

4of 5

₹10.49 L – ₹19.49 L

Duster prices & variants

Photographs: MG and Renault. Each shows the car, not the trim it is compared at — the points below say which trims these are.

That counts equipment we can put a rupee value on, at prices within ₹80,000 of each other. It is one input into the decision and not the whole of it — read the caveat below before treating it as a verdict.

*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026

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What this comparison cannot tell you

Nothing about how they drive. Ride, refinement, steering, seat comfort, visibility, boot practicality — none of it is here, and any of it might matter more to you than a longer feature list.
Nothing about size or engine. A matched price can put a larger car's entry trim against a smaller car's top trim. Cabin space, boot, ground clearance and how much engine you get are not in these totals.
Nothing about ownership. Service network reach, running costs, reliability record and resale value are real money and are not counted.
Only equipment we track. Our list is incomplete, and thinnest at the bottom of a range where trims differ on many small items. Either car may be better equipped than this page suggests.
A feature you don't want is worth nothing to you. The totals assume you want everything. Read the lists, not just the numbers.

How every valuation is set, and where the method is weakest, is on the methodology page.

Point by point

At the same money, what changes

Around ₹12 lakh · Petrol manual

₹45,000 apart

The Renault Duster is ₹45,000 cheaper and still carries ₹1,00,500 more equipment by our valuation. The MG Hector makes 42 bhp more. MG Hector variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.

Style 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT

141 bhp · 250 Nm

₹12,14,000

Equipment we price

₹1,20,000

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹14,000
Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000

Renault

Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT

99 bhp · 166 Nm

₹11,69,000

Equipment we price

₹2,20,500

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹8,500
Cruise Control₹10,000
17-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from Full Wheel Covers₹35,000
Connected LED Tail Lamps₹12,000
Steering-Mounted Controls₹4,000
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹5,000
9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from Basic Music System (No Touchscreen)₹23,000
Day/Night Inside Mirror₹2,000
Automatic Headlamps₹6,000
7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹10,000
Wireless Android Auto₹3,000

Around ₹15 lakh · Petrol manual

₹34,200 apart

The Renault Duster costs ₹34,200 more and carries ₹66,500 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Renault Duster makes 20 bhp more. MG Hector variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.

Select Pro 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT

141 bhp · 250 Nm

₹14,94,800

Equipment we price

₹3,20,000

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹14,000
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹15,000
Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)₹5,000
Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
Cooled Glovebox₹3,000

Renault

Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹15,29,000

Equipment we price

₹3,86,500

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹8,500
Automatic Climate Control₹12,000
Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start — up from Remote Central Locking₹7,000
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster — up from 7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹10,000
18-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs — up from LED Projector Headlamps₹6,000
Auto-Folding ORVMs₹6,000
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹5,000
Front Parking Sensors₹6,000
Automatic Headlamps₹6,000
Connected Car Technology₹12,000
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror₹5,000
Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000

Around ₹17 lakh · Petrol CVT

₹45,800 apart

The Renault Duster is ₹45,800 cheaper and still carries ₹17,500 more equipment by our valuation. The Renault Duster makes 20 bhp more. MG Hector variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.

Smart Pro 1.5 Turbo Petrol CVT

141 bhp · 250 Nm

₹17,14,800

Equipment we price

₹4,06,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Leatherette Upholstery₹12,000
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹15,000
Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)₹5,000
Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹4,000
Multiple Drive Modes₹7,000
Cooled Glovebox₹3,000
Digital Key₹8,000

Renault

Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹16,69,000

Equipment we price

₹4,23,500

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹8,500
Automatic Climate Control₹12,000
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster — up from 7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹10,000
Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs — up from LED Projector Headlamps₹6,000
Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters₹9,000
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹5,000
Automatic Headlamps₹6,000
Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror₹5,000
Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000

Around ₹17 lakh · Petrol manual

₹65,800 apart

Too close to call. The ₹8,500 between them is less than the All 4 Disc Brakes alone (₹14,000), which we rate low confidence — re-value that one item and the answer changes. The Renault Duster is ₹65,800 cheaper and makes 20 bhp more. MG Hector variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.

Sharp Pro 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT

141 bhp · 250 Nm

₹17,64,800

Equipment we price

₹5,07,000

Has, that the other doesn't

All 4 Disc Brakes₹14,000
Premium Branded Sound System₹26,000
LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹15,000
Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
Cooled Glovebox₹3,000
Digital Key₹8,000

Renault

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹16,99,000

Equipment we price

₹4,98,500

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹8,500
Surround View Camera₹25,000
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster — up from 7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹10,000
Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs — up from LED Projector Headlamps₹6,000
Multiple Drive Modes₹7,000
Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000

Around ₹18 lakh · Petrol CVT

₹25,800 apart

The Renault Duster is ₹25,800 cheaper and still carries ₹93,500 more equipment by our valuation. The Renault Duster makes 20 bhp more. MG Hector variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.

Sharp Pro 1.5 Turbo Petrol CVT

141 bhp · 250 Nm

₹18,74,800

Equipment we price

₹5,23,000

Has, that the other doesn't

Premium Branded Sound System₹26,000
LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — up from 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹15,000
Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
Cooled Glovebox₹3,000
Digital Key₹8,000

Renault

Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT

161 bhp · 280 Nm

₹18,49,000

Equipment we price

₹6,16,500

Has, that the other doesn't

Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹8,500
Surround View Camera₹25,000
Level 2 ADAS Suite₹75,000
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster — up from 7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹10,000
Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs — up from LED Projector Headlamps₹6,000
Steering Mounted Paddle Shifters₹9,000
Tilt & Telescopic Steering₹5,000
Hill Descent Control₹6,000
Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000

Common questions

Is the MG Hector or the Renault Duster better value?: On the equipment we can put a price on, the Renault Duster leads at 4 of the 5 matching price points, with 1 too close to call. That measures kit per rupee and nothing else — it is not a verdict on how either car drives.
What is the closest Renault Duster to the MG Hector Sharp Pro 1.5 Turbo Petrol CVT?: The Renault Duster Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT at ₹18,49,000, against ₹18,74,800 — a difference of ₹25,800 ex-showroom.
Does this account for how the cars drive?: No. This page compares equipment and price only. Ride quality, engine refinement, seat comfort, service network, resale and how the car feels to you are not in it, and for many buyers one of those decides the purchase.

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