Maruti Suzuki Fronx vs Renault Duster [2016-2019]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Renault Duster [2016-2019]. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx price is Rs. 7.51 Lakh and Renault Duster [2016-2019] price is Rs. 8.00 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is available in 1197 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Renault Duster [2016-2019] is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Fronx provides the mileage of 21.79 kmpl and Duster [2016-2019] provides the mileage of 13.6 kmpl.

Fronx vs Duster [2016-2019] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Fronx	Duster [2016-2019]
Price	Rs. 7.51 Lakh	Rs. 8.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1197 cc	1498 cc
Power	89 bhp	105 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Sigma 1.2L MT

Rs. 7.51 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Renault Duster [2016-2019]

RxE Petrol

Rs. 8.00 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.2L Dual Jet, Dual VVT	1.6L K4M petrol engine	1.0L Energy
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	89 bhp @ 6000 rpm	105 bhp @ 5600 rpm	71 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	113 Nm @ 4400 rpm	142 Nm @ 4000 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	21.79View Mileage Details	13.6View Mileage Details	20.18View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	806		807
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut with coil spring stabilizer barand double acting shock absorber	McPherson Strut with Lower Triangle & Coil Spring, Anti-roll Bar & Traverse Arm
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Trailing arm with coil springs & double acting shock absorber	Torsion Beam Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.9	5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 60 R16	215 / 65 R16	195 / 60 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 60 R16	215 / 65 R16	195 / 60 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control		Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC			Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets		1	2

Lighting
Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Black	Painted	Unpainted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Internal with Remote	Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication
Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours			Black
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Nexa Blue (Celestial)	Slate Grey	Caspian Blue
Grandeur Grey	Outback Bronze	Stealth Black
Earthen Brown	Woodland Brown	Moonlight Silver
Opulent Red	Moonlight Silver	Ice Cool White
Splendid Silver	Fiery Red
Arctic White	Pearl White
Arctic White	Cayenne Orange

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

173 Ratings

4.2/5

6 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.0Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.2Performance
	4.6Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

My Super Car

I am really happy with this purchase Fronx. I've driven this car and it is a very smooth drive. If you go long very comfortable to sit and drive. For hill, it's my experience very happy with this car.

Very good car

Nice response Excellent riding experience Nice looks , nice performance in that range Reasonable servicing and maintenance Nice ride quality low rate 4x4 variant One thing is missing hill assistant in this car please include it next I want to buy captur car now it overall nice company but one implement reailble like Toyota engines it will be nice

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Length (mm)	3995	4315	3991
Width (mm)	1765	1822	1750
Height (mm)	1550	1695	1605
Wheelbase (mm)	2520	2673	2500
Ground Clearance (mm)	190	205	205
Kerb Weight (kg)		1160

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	308	475	405
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	37	50	40

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit			Black
Rub-strips			Black

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Headlights	Halogen Projector	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights			LED
Cabin Lamps	Centre	Front	Front
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)		2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		50000	100000