2024 Renault Duster vs Hyundai Creta: Specifications Compared

The 2024 Duster was recently unveiled by Dacia globally, and we expect Renault to launch it in India sometime in 2025, bringing back the model which started the compact SUV segment in India. Upon its launch, it will directly rival the Hyundai Creta, the top seller in this segment, and in this report, we will compare both SUVs in terms of design, interior, features, engine, and pricing.

Design

When viewed side by side, you will immediately notice the differences between both SUVs. The 2024 Duster gets a rugged design that it has always been known for, while the Creta features a more rounded design and doesn’t look as muscular as the Renault SUV.

Up front, the 2024 Duster features a sleek new grille with Y-shaped LED DRLs. The side profile also showcases a sportier windowline and beefy wheel arches with body cladding. At the rear, you get a roof spoiler as well as a similar Y-shaped DRL signature in the LED taillights. 

In contrast, the Hyundai Creta gets split LED headlights with a large grille. From the side, the Creta features squared-out wheel arches with dual-tone alloy wheel design and roof rails. At the rear, the Creta gets split LED taillights. Do note that Hyundai is working on a facelift for the Creta, which is expected to break cover on January 16, 2024. 

Interior

In the interior, Duster fans will now be happy that the ambience is now a whole lot more upmarket, featuring a new dashboard design housing a 10.1-inch floating infotainment system. It adopts an overall sharp cabin styling with sleeker AC vents with a Y-shaped insignia that mirrors the exterior design. 

On the other hand, the Creta features a rather straightforward dashboard design with a simple and easy-to-use layout. It gets dual-tone upholstery with a flat-bottom steering wheel and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system integrated into the dashboard. Like the Duster, the Creta also gets physical controls for the climate control system.

Features

Both the Duster and the Creta come equipped with a wide range of features, including modern amenities like automatic climate control, wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a wireless phone charger. The Creta currently doesn't feature Type-C charging ports and ADAS, but we expect it to be equipped with them when its facelift is revealed on January 16, 2024.

Powertrain

*Global-spec Duster specifications

Dacia is yet to release complete specifications for the 2024 Duster. It is likely that Renault will offer the 2024 Duster in India with the 1.2-litre petrol engine paired to a 48 V mild-hybrid system. Internationally, the model is also offered with all-wheel-drive and even a strong-hybrid powertrain.  

The Creta, on the other hand, is offered with petrol and diesel engines as well. Transmission choices for the Creta include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission for the diesel, while the petrol variant is offered with a 6-speed manual and a Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT). With the facelift, Hyundai is expected to offer the 160PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine as well. 

We expect Renault to launch the Duster in 2025 at a starting price of around Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). Prices for the Creta start from Rs 10.87 lakh and go up to Rs 19.20 lakh (ex-showroom). Apart from being rivals to each other, they compete with the likes of the Kia Seltos, MG Astor, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.