Mileage comparison: Elevate vs Creta vs Seltos vs Taigun vs Kushaq vs Astor vs Grand Vitara vs Urban Cruiser Hyryder
In the fast-evolving automotive landscape, fuel efficiency continues to be a crucial factor for car buyers and manufacturers alike. The powertrain specifications of the recently launched 2023 Kia Seltos and the upcoming Honda Elevate have been released. We compare these models with the existing SUVs. The data on various car models' powertrain and fuel economy provides valuable insights into the industry's latest trends. The 2023 Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder are among the prominent players in the market. And the Honda Elevate will join the party soon. Each car offers a diverse range of powertrain options to cater to different preferences.
Fuel efficiency comparison| Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara powertrain | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara fuel economy |
| 1.5l NA petrol 5-speed manual | 21.11kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol 6-speed automatic | 20.58kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol 5-speed manual AWD | 19.38kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol eCVT automatic (strong hybrid) | 27.97kmpl |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder powertrain | Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder fuel economy |
| 1.5l NA petrol 5-speed manual | 21.12kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol 6-speed automatic | 20.58kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol 5-speed manual AWD | 19.39kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol eCVT automatic (strong hybrid) | 27.97kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol CNG 5-speed manual | 26.60kmpl |
Among the contenders, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara stand out as the most fuel-efficient options with their 1.5-litre, inline four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol strong hybrid powertrain mated to an e-CVT automatic transmission. They boast a claimed fuel economy of 27.97kmpl. On the other hand, the MG Astor's 1.3L turbo petrol automatic variant achieved the lowest fuel economy at 14.34kmpl.
| MG Astor powertrain | MG Astor fuel economy |
| 1.5l NA petrol 6-speed manual | 15.43kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol CVT automatic | 14.85kmpl |
| 1.3l turbo petrol 6-speed automatic | 14.34kmpl |
| Honda Elevate powertrain | Honda Elevate fuel economy |
| 1.5l NA petrol 6-speed manual | 15.31kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol CVT automatic | 16.92kmpl |
The Honda Elevate's 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 6-speed manual gearbox achieves a fuel economy of 15.31kmpl, while the CVT automatic variant provides slightly better efficiency at 16.92kmpl.
| Volkswagen Taigun powertrain | Volkswagen Taigun fuel economy |
| 1.0l turbo-petrol 6-speed manual | 19.87kmpl |
| 1.0l turbo-petrol 6-speed automatic | 18.15kmpl |
| 1.5l turbo-petrol 6-speed manual | 18.61kmpl |
| 1.5l turbo-petrol 7-speed DSG automatic | 19.01kmpl |
| Skoda Kushaq powertrain | Skoda Kushaq fuel economy |
| 1.0l turbo-petrol 6-speed manual | 19.76kmpl |
| 1.0l turbo-petrol 6-speed automatic | 18.09kmpl |
| 1.5l turbo-petrol 6-speed manual | 18.60kmpl |
| 1.5l turbo-petrol 7-speed DSG automatic | 18.86kmpl |
For petrol-powered options, the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun stand out, with their 1.0L turbo-petrol manual variants offering close to 20kmpl. Whereas, the 1.5-litre TSI variants return mileage between 18-19kmpl.
| 2023 Kia Seltos powertrain | 2023 Kia Seltos fuel economy |
| 1.5l turbo-petrol 6-speed iMT | 17.70kmpl |
| 1.5l turbo-petrol 7-speed DCT automatic | 17.90kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol 6-speed manual | 17.00kmpl |
| 1.5l NA petrol CVT automatic | 17.70kmpl |
| 1.5l turbo-diesel 6-speed iMT | 20.70kmpl |
| 1.5l turbo-diesel 6-speed torque convertor automatic | 19.10kmpl |
Further, the 2023 Kia Seltos offers a diverse range of powertrain options, with its 1.5L turbo-diesel 6-speed iMT variant delivering a fuel economy of 20.70kmpl.
| Hyundai Creta powertrain | Hyundai Creta fuel economy |
| 1.5l NA petrol 6-speed CVT automatic | 16.80kmpl |
| 1.5l turbo-diesel 6-speed torque convertor automatic | 18.00kmpl |
Meanwhile, the Hyundai Creta's 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed CVT automatic gives out a mileage of 16.80kmpl and a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel with a 6-speed torque convertor automatic, being a diesel, provides a fuel economy of 18.00kmpl.
In this comparison of fuel efficiency among SUVs, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder stand out as the most fuel-efficient options on paper, boasting strong hybrid technology and impressive fuel economy figures. Following closely are the Kia Seltos diesel variant and the Skoda Kushaq/Volkswagen Taigun 1.0-litre turbo models, offering competitive fuel efficiency for their respective powertrains. On the other hand, the MG Astor lags behind with the lowest fuel economy among the SUVs compared.
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