Maruti XL6 vs Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga - Petrol Mileage Compared

Maruti recently launched the facelifted Ertiga and they're gearing up for the launch of its premium version, XL6 on April 21, 2022. Both the MPVs now get a new 1.5L petrol motor under the hood and in this article, we pitch Maruti XL6 vs Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga petrol engines and compare their mileage.

Maruti XL6 vs Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga Mileage - Petrol Motor

Specification	Maruti XL6	Kia Carens	Maruti Ertiga
Fuel Economy	20.97 kmpl - MT / 20.27 kmpl - AT	1.5L Petrol - 15.7 kmpl (MT) 1.4L Petrol - 16.2 kmpl (MT) / 16.5 kmpl (DCT)	20.51 kmpl - MT / 20.3 kmpl - AT
Engine	1.5L DualJet	1.5L naturally aspirated / 1.4L turbo petrol	1.5L DualJet
Power	102 bhp	113 bhp / 138 bhp	102 bhp
Torque	136.8 Nm	144 Nm / 242 Nm	136.8 Nm
Gearbox	5-speed MT / 6-speed AT	1.5L Petrol - 6-speed MT 1.4L Petrol - 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT	5-speed MT / 6-speed AT

As can be seen, it is the XL6 that delivers the highest mileage of 20.97 kmpl with the stick shift followed by Ertiga which returns 20.51 kmpl. The 1.5L DualJet motor when paired with the 6-speed AT returns 20.3 with the Ertiga kmpl compared to 20.27 kmpl of the XL6. Kia Carens delivers 15.7 kmpl with the 1.5L non-turbo petrol MT while the 1.4L turbo petrol returns 16.2 with the 6-speed MT and 16.5 kmpl with the 7-speed DCT.

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Both Maruti XL6 and Ertiga are powered by a newer, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, DualJet, naturally aspirated petrol motor with mild-hybrid technology. This engine produces as much as 102 bhp of power on tap with a peak torque of 136.8 Nm. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as standard and also gets a 6-speed AT as an option.

On the other hand, Kia Carens is offered with two petrol engine options - 1.5L non-turbo petrol generating as much as 113 bhp of power with 144 Nm of peak torque and a more powerful, 1.4L turbo petrol that churns out 138 bhp of power and 242 Nm peak torque. Both the engines are mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox and for the automatic, 1.4L gets a 7-speed DCT. The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine of the Carens is only available with a manual transmission.

So this was all about the mileage comparison of Maruti XL6 vs Kia Carens vs Maruti Ertiga. Which budget MPV will be your pick? Do let us know in the comment section below. Here, we've pitched the petrol engine only as both Maruti XL6 and Ertiga do not get an oil burner as an option. Also, join our 91Wheels Whatsapp and 91Wheels Telegram group. Here, we share with you the latest news from the auto industry and you also get to connect with fellow auto enthusiasts.