KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti Grand Vitara's Strong Hybrid Petrol AT is fuel-efficient at 27.90 kmpl
- Honda Elevate's CVT offers a balanced combination of performance and efficiency, with 16.92 kmpl
- Kia Seltos's 1.5L Diesel iMT offers a 20.7 kmpl Mileage figure
The mid-size SUV segment is very popular in India, and fuel efficiency matters to buyers. The Honda Elevate SUV hasn't been launched yet, while the 2023 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is already available. The Kia Seltos got a facelift, but the Hyundai Creta is the oldest among them. While all these models boast impressive designs and features, this article will focus on comparing their MIleage. For further details, keep reading. Meanwhile, you can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Group for the latest updates from the automotive industry.
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Honda Elevate SUV
The Honda Elevate is equipped with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. This powertrain produces 121PS of peak power and 145Nm of peak torque. You can choose between a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission. Despite being a naturally aspirated engine, it comes with no option of a smart hybrid or a strong hybrid option like the Honda City. Its claimed fuel economy figures are as below:
| Transmission | Fuel Efficiency (kmpl) |
|---|---|
| Manual (MT) | 15.31 |
| Automatic (CVT) | 16.92 |
Maruti Grand Vitara
One of the best-selling products in the mid-size SUV segment is the Maruti Grand Vitara. The smart SUV from Maruti has been jointly developed with Toyota. It is available with two petrol & a CNG engine option. The 1.5-lt petrol powertrain is available with a smart hybrid as well as a strong hybrid powertrain option. The CNG version develops less power when compared to the abovesaid variants but offers decent fuel efficiency in the CNG powertrain. Its claimed fuel economy figures are given below:
| Fuel Type | Transmission | Fuel Efficiency (kmpl) |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol (1462 cc) | Manual (MT) | 21.11 |
| Petrol (1490 cc) | Manual (MT) | 19.38 |
| Petrol (1462 cc) | Automatic (AT) | 20.58 |
| Petrol (1462 cc) | Automatic (AT) | 27.90 |
| CNG (1462 cc) | Manual (MT) | 26.6 (km/kg) |
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Kia Seltos
The updated Kia Seltos comes with a 1.5-liter petrol engine that offers two power options: 113.42 bhp. Additionally, there's a new 160PS/256Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual, CVT, 6-speed AT torque converter, and 7-speed DCT. Here are the claimed fuel efficiency figures:
| Engine Type | Transmission | Fuel Efficiency (kmpl) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 N.A. Petrol | Manual (MT) | 17.0 |
| 1.5 N.A. Petrol | CVT | 17.7 |
| 1.5 Turbo-petrol | iMT | 17.7 |
| 1.5 Turbo-petrol | DCT | 17.9 |
| 1.5 Diesel | iMT | 20.7 |
| 1.5 Diesel | AT | 19.1 |
Hyundai Creta
The Hyundai Creta is available with one 1.5-lt turbo-diesel and a 1.5-lt NA petrol engine option. You can choose between manual and automatic transmissions. These powertrain options are shared with the new KIA Seltos as well. But, the Creta still doesn't come with The Creta has the following claimed fuel efficiency figures:
| Fuel Type | Transmission | Fuel Efficiency (kmpl) |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol (1497 cc) | Manual (MT) | 16.8 |
| Petrol (1497 cc) | Automatic (AT) | 16.9 |
| Diesel (1493 cc) | Manual (MT) | 21.4 |
| Diesel (1493 cc) | Automatic (AT) | 18.5 |
Verdict
Maruti Grand Vitara has the best fuel efficiency: Mild Hybrid Petrol MT at 21.11 kmpl, AT at 20.58 kmpl, and Strong Hybrid Petrol AT at 27.90 kmpl. Honda Elevate and Hyundai Creta are decent but slightly less fuel-efficient. Kia Seltos is competitive with its 1.5L Diesel iMT at 20.7 kmpl, but not as efficient as Grand Vitara's hybrids. For the best fuel efficiency, go for the Maruti Grand Vitara, particularly its Mild Hybrid and Strong Hybrid variants. But don't forget to consider features, price, and your preferences before deciding. Test drive and compare the models before buying.
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