Renault Duster 1.0 Turbo Claims 19.41kpl: The Smart Pick of the Range
Renault has revealed the ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency figure for the new Duster's entry turbo-petrol engine. The 1.0-litre TCe 100, paired with a 6-speed manual, returns a claimed 19.41kpl, making it the most efficient powertrain in the new Duster lineup and undercutting the more powerful 1.3-litre turbo on paper.
What was announced
Renault has published the ARAI-claimed mileage for the Duster Turbo TCe 100. The 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol, mated to a 6-speed manual, returns 19.41kpl, the highest figure announced for the new Duster range so far. Renault says the engine has been specifically calibrated for the Duster's new RGMP platform, and outputs are 100hp and 160Nm.
The 1.0 TCe 100 is the Duster variant most buyers should shortlist, cheaper to buy and cheaper to run than the 1.3.
The TCe 100 is offered across three trims: Authentic, Evolution and Techno, priced between Rs 10.49 lakh and Rs 13.49 lakh ex-showroom. The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol sits above it in the lineup, available with both a 6-speed manual and a dual-clutch automatic, and produces more power but claims less mileage on the ARAI cycle.
| Engine | Transmission | ARAI mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Turbo TCe 100 | 6-speed MT | 19.41kpl |
| 1.3 turbo petrol | 6-speed MT | 17.75kpl |
| 1.3 turbo petrol | 6-speed DCT | 18.45kpl |
The TCe 100 is currently offered only with a manual gearbox; no automatic option has been announced for this engine.
The Car Jury verdict
The TCe 100 is the Duster variant most buyers should shortlist. A claimed 19.41kpl with a 100hp turbo-petrol, starting at Rs 10.49 lakh ex-showroom, lands exactly where the Hyundai Creta 1.5 turbo and the Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 TSI cannot, on running cost. The 1.3 turbo gets you 10hp more and a DCT, but at a real-world fuel-bill penalty and a sharply higher sticker.
Rachit Hirani of MotorOctane notes Renault is launching the new Duster with multiple powertrains under one roof, and this is the one that anchors the range. Faisal Khan of FasBeam flags the new camera-based Level 2 ADAS as a genuine step up. Pair that kit with the cheapest, most efficient engine in the range and the maths writes itself. Skip the 1.3 unless you specifically want the auto. See our full Duster review.
