Today we are going to compare two very famous and very prominent new comer in the Indian automobile market. Old model of both the cars have launched in the market earlier in the past. The cars now have a completely new generation still there are large fan base of both the cars. So today we will do Duster 1.3 L vs Sierra 1.5 L Engine comparison for a better clarity and differences in their technology.
Duster vs Sierra Engine Comparison
Tata’s new engine which is introduced in Sierra is a 1.5L Hyperion engines will be the one which is going to the future for the company’s next gen cars. While on the other hand we are having an 1.3 L TCe Renault engine which has proven its reliability in the global market. Till now there is not a single engine present in India which produces such a good torque as this 1.3L produces.
So there is a tough competition between both of them and today we will compare both as per their long term reliability, technology, their platform and safety. There are variant in these cars but we will be taking Tata’s 1.5L TGDI Hyperion engine vs Renault Duster 1.3L TCe 160 engine for comparison. Because these are the best petrol engine in these cars. Although Sierra also has an Diesel engine but Duster comes in only petrol engine options so we will not consider diesel engine here.
Tata Sierra is based on the ARGOS Platform, which a versatile engine and can used for its diesel petrol hybrid and CNG powertrains. However the Duster used Renault group Modular Platform in which the car is designed in separate modules like engine Bay, rear underbody, front underbody, cockpit etc. Both the platforms are robust and both helped these cars to get 5 star safety rating. Both comes with ADAS but Sierra has an edge that gets Radar at rear side also. sierra 205mm duster 212mm ground clearance.
Which engine is used in Sierra?
Tata’s 1.5L TGDI Hyperion engine comes with DOHC, inline 4 cylinder 16 valve engine, with dual VVT technology. Which is developed by taking help from other companies Like JLR group and AVL automobile. Tata Sierra gives 158PS Power with 255NM max torque. This Torque is available in just 1750 RPM. Which means there is good power available at low RPMs also and will show less power leg. Actually the turbo here gets activated at 1750 RPM and deliver max power in 4000 RPMs. Sierra comes in Torque Converter AT in Hyperion engine. Although its 1.5L Revotron engine comes with MT and DCT as well.
Garret company provides the Turbo for Tata cars. The turbo is a VGT turbo charger which can work at variable geometry level and it reduces turbo lag. Sierra uses Bosch Injectors for better combustion and low power loss. These injectors Optimize the fuel efficiency and provide efficient burning. The engine head and block of this Hyperion engine is made up of aluminum metal which has a good thermally efficiency. Here cylinder block has no coating but the piston has coating on its rings to reduce friction and minimize wear and tear. The mileage in this Hyperion engine is approximately 12-17kmpl in combined conditions city and highways.
Also Read: Tata Sierra 1.5 L Engine Technical Specifications?
Which engine is used in a Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster comes with a powerful 1.3L TGDI TCe, DOHC, inline 4 cylinder 16 valve dual eVVT engine, this engine is designed by engineers from Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi and with taking help from Daimler company also. Daimler is an Germany based company which design the engine for Mercedes- Benz cars also. And this 1.3L engine can be seen in some of the models of Mercedes cars. This engine was launched in 2017-18 as well so it is being tested for a long time as well, this engine has got most powerful engine award because no engine in it capacity produces highest 280NM torque and 163PS power from a petrol 1.3L engine.
The torque band is also 1600 RPM and 3700 RPM which means early delivery of torque and less power leg in the this engine. This come with DCT transmission which helps in delivering the torque very efficiently. Also the Turbo used is Racing Category Turbo with Integrated Exhaust system type which reduces turbo lag and provide good low end torque. it is having a wet clutch means it will be oil cooled clutch. Wet clutch has longer life span and it is more durable. It is easy to maintain but not cheaper to maintain. Cons of this wet clutch is oil contamination and fluid drag. Duster also used very good injectors made from Continental company. These are long lasting and very fuel efficient.
Here the engine is of a delta structure design which is a kind of different design. It makes the engine light weight and compact to occupy less space. The engine blocks have a Mirror Bore Coating inside the cylinder walls. It is a molten Iron coating. This is long lasting and follows F1 standards. Duster also has a diamond carbon cam coating which is a special cam shaft coating which helps in reducing upto 40% less friction. The mileage in this Duster is approximately 13-16kmpl in combined conditions city and highways.
Also Read: Why You Should Buy Renault Duster 2026?
Renault Duster vs Tata Sierra Which Is Better?
As per all the discussions we can see that the Renault Duster 1.3L TCe engine is follows world class standard in its engine components. But discussion does not end here.
Enthusiasts and person who want a performance based car can go with Duster’s 1.3 L TCe engine. Its a driver’s car which has early torque delivery and it follows global standards in its engine design. The car has better internal engine coating and an advanced technology and has better engine components. There will be better high speed stability and better performance. The NVH level will be low in this engine and on the load this engine will have no noise. It has global proven technology. Because it uses such advanced technology it can be higher side on maintenance than Tata Sierra. Sophisticated technology and complex design has been used to make it more performance oriented car. It will also require to have a high octane fuel.
Whereas Tata Sierra will provide long term ownership, a mixed driving experience and better interior design. If premium feature is your priority then Tata Sierra is for you. The Sierra also has a longer wheelbase and thus better interior space too. The car can also give slightly better fuel economy. This engine is also considered as future proof because Tata is going to use this engine in its other new cars. This engine is also good for future blending of fuel like e20 and e27 etc. This engine will have low maintenance than duster TCe engine. Parts availability and service network is bigger than Renault in India.
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