Fuel efficiency stats of the recently launched Kia Seltos Facelift and the upcoming Honda Elevate were revealed. While the Honda Elevate only gets a petrol engine, the Seltos comes with three engine options: two petrol and one diesel. Check out how these mid-size SUV contenders stack up against their rivals!
Petrol/CNG Manual
| Model | Claimed Mileage |
| Kia Seltos Facelift | 17 kmpl (1.5L NA) 17.7 kmpl (1.5L Turbo-iMT) |
| Honda Elevate | 15.31 kmpl |
| Hyundai Creta | 16.80 kmpl |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 21.11 kmpl (FWD), 19.38kmpl (AWD), 26.60 km/kg (CNG) |
| Toyota Hyryder | 21.12 kmpl (FWD), 19.39 kmpl (AWD), 26.60 km/kg (CNG) |
| MG Astor | 15.43 kmpl |
| Skoda Kushaq | 19.76 kmpl (1L), 18.60 kmpl (1.5L) |
| Volkswagen Taigun | 19.20 kmpl (1L), 18.47 kmpl (1.5L) |
- Most Fuel Efficient: – Maruti Grand Vitara / Toyota Hyryder.
- Least Fuel Efficient: – Honda Elevate.
- The Grand Vitara and Hyryder are exclusive options with a factory-fitted CNG kit. They also get an optional AWD system for their petrol engines, boosting their off-road characteristics.
Petrol Automatic
| Model | Claimed Mileage |
| Kia Seltos Facelift | 17.70 kmpl (1.5L NA-CVT) 17.90 kmpl (1.5L Turbo-DCT) |
| Honda Elevate | 16.92 kmpl (CVT) |
| Hyundai Creta | 18 kmpl (Torque Converter) |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 20.58 kmpl (1.5L mild-hybrid-Torque Converter) 27.97 kmpl (1.5L strong-hybrid-eCVT) |
| Toyota Hyryder | 20.58 kmpl (1.5L mild-hybrid-Torque Converter) 27.97 kmpl (1.5L strong-hybrid-eCVT) |
| MG Astor | 14.85 kmpl (1.5L-CVT) 14.34 kmpl (1.5L Turbo-Torque Converter) |
| Skoda Kushaq | 18.09 kmpl (1L Turbo-Torque Converter) 18.86 kmpl (1.5L Turbo-DCT) |
| Volkswagen Taigun | 17.23 kmpl (1L Turbo-Torque Converter) 17.88 kmpl (1.5L Turbo-DCT) |
- Most Fuel Efficient: – Toyota Hyryder Hybrid / Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid (Once again, the Grand Vitara and Hyryder reign as exclusive choices, boasting robust hybrid powertrain options that achieve an impressive mileage of 27.97 kmpl.)
- Least Fuel Efficient: – MG Astor.
Diesel
| Model | Claimed Mileage |
| Kia Seltos Facelift | 20.70 kmpl (iMT), 19.21 kmpl (Torque Converter Automatic) |
| Hyundai Creta | 21.4 kmpl (Manual), 18.5 kmpl (Torque Converter Automatic) |
- Both the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos get an identical 115PS 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine. However, the conventional manual gearbox outperforms the clutchless intelligent manual transmission (iMT) in terms of fuel efficiency.
- Surprisingly, the Seltos’s diesel automatic boasts better fuel efficiency than its Hyundai counterpart.
While this thread sheds light on mileage insights, a further realm awaits exploration. Click here to access their detailed comparisons of engine specifications, dimensions, features, and prices to make an informed buying decision.
