Skoda Kushaq 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 7 matching price points and price what you get on each.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionThe Renault Duster leads at 6 of 7 price points
Skoda
Skoda Kushaq
1of 7
₹10.69 L – ₹19.19 L
Kushaq prices & variants
Renault
Renault Duster
6of 7
₹10.49 L – ₹19.49 L
Duster prices & variantsPhotographs: Skoda 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
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.
At the same money, what changes
Around ₹10 lakh · Petrol manual
₹20,000 apartThe Skoda Kushaq costs ₹20,000 more and carries ₹1,10,000 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Skoda Kushaq makes 15 bhp more. Skoda Kushaq variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.
Skoda
Classic+ 1.0 TSI MT
114 bhp · 178 Nm
₹10,69,000
Equipment we price
₹2,07,000
Has, that the other doesn't
- Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer₹8,000
- Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹35,000
- Automatic Climate Control₹12,000
- 16-Inch Alloy Wheels₹28,000
- Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs₹24,000
- Steering-Mounted Controls₹4,000
- 7-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment₹15,000
- Rain-Sensing Wipers₹6,000
- Roof Rails₹5,000
- Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror — up from Day/Night Inside Mirror₹3,000
Renault
Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
99 bhp · 166 Nm
₹10,49,000
Equipment we price
₹97,000
Has, that the other doesn't
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)₹15,000
- 60:40 Split Rear Seat₹5,000
- 7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster₹10,000
Around ₹14 lakh · Petrol manual
₹70,000 apartThe Renault Duster is ₹70,000 cheaper and still carries ₹29,500 more equipment by our valuation. The Renault Duster makes 47 bhp more. Skoda Kushaq variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.
Skoda
Signature 1.0 TSI MT
114 bhp · 178 Nm
₹14,69,000
Equipment we price
₹3,17,000
Has, that the other doesn't
- LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
- Front Parking Sensors₹6,000
- Rain-Sensing Wipers₹6,000
- Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹4,000
- Cooled Glovebox₹3,000
Renault
Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT
161 bhp · 280 Nm
₹13,99,000
Equipment we price
₹3,46,500
Has, that the other doesn't
- Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹8,500
- Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹20,000
- 17-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 16-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs₹5,000
- Auto-Folding ORVMs₹6,000
- Connected Car Technology₹12,000
Around ₹15 lakh · Petrol manual
₹40,000 apartThe Renault Duster costs ₹40,000 more and carries ₹59,500 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Renault Duster makes 47 bhp more. Skoda Kushaq variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.
Skoda
Sportline 1.0 TSI MT
114 bhp · 178 Nm
₹14,89,000
Equipment we price
₹3,27,000
Has, that the other doesn't
- LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
- Rain-Sensing Wipers₹6,000
- Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹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
- Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹20,000
- 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
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs₹5,000
- Auto-Folding ORVMs₹6,000
- Connected Car Technology₹12,000
- Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000
Around ₹15 lakh · Petrol automatic
₹30,000 apartThe Renault Duster is ₹30,000 cheaper and still carries ₹57,500 more equipment by our valuation. The Renault Duster makes 47 bhp more. Skoda Kushaq variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.
Skoda
Signature 1.0 TSI AT
114 bhp · 178 Nm
₹15,69,000
Equipment we price
₹3,26,000
Has, that the other doesn't
- LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
- Front Parking Sensors₹6,000
- Rain-Sensing Wipers₹6,000
- Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹4,000
- Cooled Glovebox₹3,000
Renault
Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT
161 bhp · 280 Nm
₹15,39,000
Equipment we price
₹3,83,500
Has, that the other doesn't
- All 4 Disc Brakes₹14,000
- Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines₹8,500
- Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹20,000
- 17-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 16-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs₹5,000
- Auto-Folding ORVMs₹6,000
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold₹14,000
- Connected Car Technology₹12,000
Around ₹17 lakh · Petrol manual
₹5,000 apartThe Renault Duster costs ₹5,000 more and carries ₹81,500 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Renault Duster makes 47 bhp more. Skoda Kushaq variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.
Skoda
Prestige 1.0 TSI MT
114 bhp · 178 Nm
₹16,94,000
Equipment we price
₹4,17,000
Has, that the other doesn't
- LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
- Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
- Cooled Glovebox₹3,000
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
- 18-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs₹5,000
- Auto-Folding ORVMs₹6,000
- Connected Car Technology₹12,000
- Multiple Drive Modes₹7,000
- Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000
Around ₹17 lakh · Petrol DSG
₹30,000 apartThe Renault Duster is ₹30,000 cheaper and still carries ₹73,500 more equipment by our valuation. The Renault Duster makes 13 bhp more. Skoda Kushaq variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.
Skoda
Sportline 1.5 TSI DSG
148 bhp · 250 Nm
₹16,99,000
Equipment we price
₹3,50,000
Has, that the other doesn't
- LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
- Rain-Sensing Wipers₹6,000
- Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel₹4,000
- Cooled Glovebox₹3,000
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
- Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof — up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof₹20,000
- 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
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs₹5,000
- Auto-Folding ORVMs₹6,000
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold₹14,000
- Connected Car Technology₹12,000
- Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000
Around ₹18 lakh · Petrol automatic
₹40,000 apartThe Renault Duster costs ₹40,000 more and carries ₹1,90,500 more equipment by our valuation — more than the price difference. The Renault Duster makes 47 bhp more. Skoda Kushaq variants explained or Renault Duster variants explained.
Skoda
Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI AT
114 bhp · 178 Nm
₹18,09,000
Equipment we price
₹4,26,000
Has, that the other doesn't
- LED Fog Lamps₹9,000
- Rear Centre Armrest₹4,000
- Cooled Glovebox₹3,000
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
- All 4 Disc Brakes₹14,000
- 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
- 18-Inch Alloy Wheels — up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels₹10,000
- Electrically Adjustable ORVMs₹5,000
- Auto-Folding ORVMs₹6,000
- Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold₹14,000
- Connected Car Technology₹12,000
- Multiple Drive Modes₹7,000
- Hill Descent Control₹6,000
- Blind Spot Monitor₹14,000
Common questions
- Is the Skoda Kushaq or the Renault Duster better value?
- On the equipment we can put a price on, the Renault Duster leads at 6 of the 7 matching price points. 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 Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI AT?
- The Renault Duster Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT at ₹18,49,000, against ₹18,09,000 — a difference of ₹40,000 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.