Maruti Fronx Vs Subcompact SUV Rivals: Fuel Efficiency Comparison

While Fronx is an SUV-crossover, it’s still an alternative to the similar-sized subcompact SUVs. 

Update (24/04/23): Maruti has launched the Fronx crossover SUV in India, starting from Rs 7.47 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Maruti’s Fronx is all set for its market launch later this month and it will enter the hotly contested subcompact SUV space. It’s a petrol only offering, which gets naturally aspirated and turbocharged engine options. It goes up against the might of seven subcompact SUVs, which offer a variety of powertrain options. The carmaker has revealed the Fronx’s fuel efficiency figures and here’s how it stacks up against its rivals: 

Maruti Fronx Vs Maruti Brezza

• While the Brezza is already Maruti’s contestant for the segment, the Fronx can be seen as a more affordable SUV-crossover alternative. It can also be seen as an option for those who want a more rugged-looking Baleno. 

• The Brezza gets the largest engine displacement for a petrol car in its segment. When compared, the Fronx can deliver up to 6kmpl (claimed) more. 

• For those who think the Fronx’s 1.2-litre petrol is less powerful than the Brezza’s motor, they can take a look at its turbo-petrol engine, which offers similar performance figures on paper. 

Maruti Fronx Vs Tata Nexon

• The Nexon is more powerful than the Fronx on paper, even when we put their turbo-petrol engines against each other. 

• The Maruti is more efficient than the Tata SUV, by up to 6kmpl though. 

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Fronx Vs XUV300

• The XUV300 only gets a turbo-petrol engine, which again is more powerful than the Fronx. 

• In terms of efficiency, the Fronx delivers up to 6kmpl more. 

Maruti Fronx Vs Kia Sonet / Hyundai Venue

• While all the three SUVs get similarly specced 1.2-litre petrol engines, the Hyundai and Kia siblings jump ahead with their turbo-petrol engine. 

• However, the Sonet and Venue are not much behind the Fronx turbo in terms of fuel economy. The difference is down by up to 3kmpl. 

Maruti Fronx Vs Nissan Magnite / Renault Kiger

• Now, the Magnite and Kiger are more apt rivals to the Fronx. Their turbo-petrol engines offer similar performance and fuel economy, of around 20kmpl. 

• When compared, the naturally aspirated engine in the Magnite and Kiger is less powerful and not as fuel-efficient as well. 

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Takeaway: 

When compared with the above-mentioned subcompact SUVs, the Maruti Fronx is the most fuel-efficient by far. However, most of them offer a more powerful engine, which balances the equation between efficiency and performance. Stay tuned to CarDekho for a detailed mileage comparison between the Fronx and its premium hatchback rivals.