Creta vs Grand Vitara vs Elevate vs Astor: real world fuel economy compared

We compare the real world fuel efficiency of India’s top midsize petrol automatic SUVs to see how they stack up.

Published On Jul 18, 2025 09:00:00 AM

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Hyundai Creta vs Maruti Grand Vitara vs Honda Elevate vs MG Astor: real world fuel economy compared

We compare the real-world fuel efficiency of India’s top mid-size petrol automatic SUVs to see how they stack up.

Creta, Elevate and Astor get a CVT with the petrol engine
MG Astor is the heaviest while Grand Vitara is the lightest
Grand Vitara and Creta get fuel-saving auto start-stop tech

Creta vs Grand Vitara vs Elevate vs Astor: specifications

All get a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine

All contenders in this test are powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, though they differ in power outputs and transmission types. The Hyundai Creta (also representing the Kia Seltos), Honda Elevate, and MG Astor use a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the Maruti Grand Vitara (also representing the Toyota Hyryder) is paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic.

Among them, the Honda Elevate is the most powerful, while the Grand Vitara/Hyryder are the least. Interestingly, the MG Astor is also the heaviest at 1,349kg, followed by the Creta (1,282kg), Elevate (1,258kg), and Grand Vitara (1,215kg).

Creta vs Grand Vitara vs Elevate vs Astor: petrol-automatic specifications
	Creta	Grand Vitara	Elevate	Astor
Engine	1497cc, 4 cyls, petrol	1462cc, 4 cyls, petrol	1498cc, 4 cyls, petrol	1498cc, 4 cyls, petrol
Power	115hp @ 6300rpm	103hp @ 6000rpm	121hp @ 6600rpm	121hp @ 6600rpm
Torque	144Nm @ 4500rpm	137Nm @ 4400rpm	145Nm @ 4300rpm	144Nm @ 4400rpm
Gearbox	6-step CVT	6-speed auto	7-step CVT	8-step CVT
Kerb weight	1282kg	1215kg	1258kg	1349kg

Creta vs Grand Vitara vs Elevate vs Astor: mileage test results

Grand Vitara leads the pack, while Astor has a sub-10kpl average

Hyundai Creta vs Maruti Grand Vitara vs Honda Elevate vs MG Astor real world kpl

The Honda Elevate and MG Astor lack any fuel-efficiency-enhancing features. The Grand Vitara, however, gets a mild-hybrid system with auto engine stop-start, torque assist, and brake energy recuperation. The Hyundai Creta also features auto stop-start and adds an Eco drive mode.

Before we dive into the results, a disclaimer: these tests were conducted at different times of the year, so ambient temperatures varied. The MG Astor was tested in the coolest conditions (25–29°C), the Creta between 28–33°C, while the Honda Elevate and Maruti Grand Vitara were tested in hotter weather (above 35°C), causing their air-conditioners to work harder.

Despite the temperature differences, the Maruti Grand Vitara emerged as the most fuel-efficient, while the MG Astor was the least. Interestingly, the Creta and Elevate took the second and third spots respectively, though their efficiency figures were significantly different.

Creta vs Grand Vitara vs Elevate vs Astor: petrol-automatic real world economy
	Creta	Grand Vitara	Elevate	Astor
City	11.2kpl	11.6kpl	8.6kpl	8.3kpl
Highway	15.0kpl	15.3kpl	13.1kpl	10.4kpl
Average	13.1kpl	13.5kpl	10.9kpl	9.3kpl
Ambient temperature	28-33 deg C	35-39 deg C	35-39 deg C	25-29 deg C

Autocar India’s fuel efficiency testing

Before our real-world fuel efficiency test, we fill the tanks of our test cars to the brim and maintain tyre pressures based on the manufacturer’s recommendation. These cars are driven in fixed city and highway loops in Navi Mumbai and the adjoining state highway, and we maintain set average speeds. Throughout our test, we ran the air-con and other electricals like the audio system, indicators and wipers when required, just like how a regular user would. Periodic driver swaps further neutralise variations in driver patterns. At the end of each cycle, we calculate efficiency by filling them up to the brim again.

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