Comparing Renault with Renault: Renault Duster Vs Renault Scala

Feb 6
08:25

2013

Ashish K Arora

Ashish K Arora

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Renault is a well established French automobile tycoon. Its stance in Indian market is very firm and is doing pretty well so far.

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Its latest launch of Compact SUV Renault Duster has given it a complete new rise. Here comparison is done between Duster and Scala. Brand new Duster is a complete revolutionary compact SUV with premium comfort and superb performance on the contrary Scala is a classy sedan with exciting features and comfort. As both the cars are from same parent and accommodates 5-passengers and not much difference in price. Hence,Comparing Renault with Renault: Renault Duster Vs Renault Scala Articles comparison is feasible. Here comes Renault Duster Vs Renault Scala.Engine Specifications:Renault SUV Duster has extremely highly efficient 1.5L Diesel Turbocharger 4 cylinder engine with the power to generate 184bhp@3900rpm. Duster car is mated with 5speed manual transmission. Buyers have options to choose from 2 Petrol and 6 Diesel Variants, which is quiet a good effort buy the company. Steering is Hydraulic Power Assisted and Wheels are 16 inch Steel.On the contrary Scala sedan 1.5L engine is frugal and produces 99PS@6000rpm and maximum torque of 134Nm @ 4000rpm. New Scala has 5 speed manual transmissions. Scala steering is EPS and minimum turning radius is 5.3m.Dimensions:  Dashing Duster SUV dimensions comprises of 4315mm Length, 1822mm Width, 1695mm Height including roof rail. The SUV has wheel base of 2673mm and ground clearance of 205mm. The trunk space it offers is 475L. The minimum turning radius of Duster is 5.2m. Unlike Duster, Scala has Length of 4425mm. Scala Width is 1695mm and Height of 1505mm. Wheel base it offers is 2600mm and ground clearance of 161mm. Sedan Scala has enormous boot size of 490L.Brakes: Being an SUV, for Duster every effort has been put for perfect braking. It’s equipped with hydraulically operating Diagonal Split Dual Circuit Braking and in front Ventilated Disc and for rear Drum brakes have been provided. SUV performance depends upon its suspension functionality. Renault has provided Independent McPherson Strut with Coil Springs for front and Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar has been provided for front and rear as well. On the other hand Scala has Hydraulically Operated Diagonal Split Dual Circuit Braking, front brakes are Disc type and rear has Drum brakes. Coming to Suspension McPherson Strut for front and rear it has Torsion Bar.Price and Mileage: Renault Duster is placed under the price segment of Rs 7, 19,000 to Rs 11, 29,000. Rough and though Duster gives mileage of 16-19kmpl.Renault Scala is available in the price tag of Rs. 7.07 Lakh to Rs. 9.89 Lakh. The diesel Scala delivers impressive fuel economy of 21.64kmpl.Conclusion: Duster and Scala are vehicles from the same maker but with different utility. Duster has been engineered for off-roading and is compact SUV designing has made it simply equally useful in city and for highway driving. Scala is good for city driving and can’t withstand adventure drive as its braking and suspension are made to sustain smooth roads. Buyers can go for SUV duster as it is compact and offers sedan like comfort at the same time.