Maruti Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid Vs Kia Seltos Turbo-DCT - Real World Fuel Efficiency Compared
How close does the performance-aimed turbo DCT come to the strong hybrid, in terms of efficiency? Let’s find out
One is a strong hybrid and one is turbocharged petrol. One is aimed towards fuel efficiency, while one is towards performance. While their nature might be poles apart, they are rivalling compact SUVs and mainly, priced very similarly.
So, let’s see their real-world fuel efficiencies and how close are the figures. First, a peek at their specifications.
| Specifications |
Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid |
Seltos Turbo-Petrol |
| Engine |
1.5-litre |
1.4-litre |
| Power |
116PS (combined) |
140PS |
| Torque |
141Nm |
242Nm |
| Transmission |
e-CVT (single-speed transmission) |
6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT |
| Claimed fuel efficiency |
27.97kmpl |
16.5kmpl (DCT) |
| Tested fuel efficiency (City) |
25.45kmpl |
11.42kmpl |
| Tested Fuel Efficiency (Highway) |
21.97kmpl |
17.33kmpl |
The Kia Seltos is much more powerful than the Maruti Grand Vitara strong hybrid. Inside the city and at low speeds, the Vitara achieves double the efficiency of the Seltos. Clocking over 25.45kmpl is a great feat, making it the most fuel-efficient mass-market car. The strong-hybrid uses the electric motor while driving at lower RPM, which makes it a lot more efficient and close to the claimed figure.
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Out on the highways, the gap reduces and now the difference is just ab out 4.5kmpl. As the speed of the Grand Vitara strong hybrid increases, the petrol engine starts doing its duty, which drops the fuel efficiency.
| Mileage |
City:Highway (50:50) |
City:Highway (25:75) |
City:Highway (75:25) |
| Grand Vitara |
23.58kmpl |
22.75kmpl |
24.5kmpl |
| Seltos |
13.76kmpl |
15.34kmpl |
12.48kmpl |
Now here, the differences are significant. With a majority of highway driving, the Grand Vitara delivers around 22kmpl while the Seltos manages to cross the 15kmpl mark. However, with more of city driving, the Grand Vitara outshines the Seltos with two times more the efficiency.
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Price Check
| Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid |
Kia Seltos Turbo DCT |
|
| Price Range |
Rs 18 lakh to Rs 19.50 lakh |
Rs 18 lakh to Rs 18.30 lakh |
The entry-level variants for both versions go at the same price. However, the gap widens by over a lakh, if we put their top variants to compare. Summing up, you have these two options for the same price. The choice is between fuel efficiency or performance.
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