Mileage & Running Costs

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Mileage dropped after e20

I own a Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol (6-seater) AX7T since last two months. It delivers a mileage of around 5.7 kpl in the city and got a 12.6 kpl in the highway at a speed of 100 kph. Do you think I should aspire for more?

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Your fuel efficiency figures are broadly in line with what we would expect from the XUV 7XO petrol. The 5.7 kpl in the city is on the lower side, but it is not unusual for a large, heavy SUV with a turbocharged petrol engine, especially if your city driving involves heavy traffic, frequent stop-start conditions and short trips. The 12.6 kpl on the highway at 100 km/h is actually quite reasonable for this car, and suggests the engine is operating efficiently at a steady cruise.You can try a few things to improve city mileage: use the lightest possible throttle, anticipate traffic to minimise braking, and avoid idling with the air conditioning on for long periods. Also check tyre pressures regularly and keep the car well maintained. But fundamentally, this is a big, powerful petrol SUV and its fuel efficiency will never be its strongest suit. If your usage is predominantly city driving, this is simply the nature of the car rather than something to be overly concerned about.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

•3d

There is a 10% drop in mileage. Earlier my Honda city CVT used to give 11+ in bumber to bumper traffic now days it is giving only 10. Highways was always 19+ but now it gives 17-17.5 max

•3d

E20 has hit my car fuel economy very hard

•3d

My Pulsar N250 now gives 30-35.. before E20, i used to see mileage figures of 40-45. Even my Maruti Suzuki Brezza Petrol now only gives 13-15. I used to get around 18+ before.

•1w

What is the real-world mileage of the Hyundai Creta in city and highway driving?

•1w

What is the real-world mileage of the Hyundai Verna in city ?

•3w

Good Morning, I am planning to buy Toyota Innova Hycross petrol automatic. I am worried about its mileage. Is there any way to improve mileage?

•3w

The Innova HyCross petrol automatic is a very good choice if you are looking for a reliable, comfortable and spacious family MPV. The naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with the CVT is smooth, refined and well suited to city driving, but it is not the most fuel-efficient powertrain in a car of this size.There are a few things you can do to improve fuel efficiency: drive with a light right foot, avoid sudden acceleration and braking, use Eco mode, maintain steady speeds on the highway, keep tires properly inflated and avoid unnecessary idling. However, the gains from these measures will be incremental rather than transformative.

Toyota Innova HyCross

•5w

Picked up the new Baleno three days ago and still getting used to how quiet the cabin is compared to my old one. Mileage's been around 19 in the city so far, not bad for daily traffic. Still figuring out half the buttons on the touchscreen though.

•5w

Claimed mileage figures on turbo petrol SUVs rarely survive real city traffic, yet they're still the number everyone quotes while comparing cars. Should brands be forced to publish a separate city-only figure instead of one blended number?

•6w

I have an i20 Sport, new 2023 model. How can I increase mileage with ethanol-mixed petrol?

•6w

E20 is the standardised petrol blend across the country now, and your i20, being a 2023 model, is compliant with the fuel. E20-compliant engines are designed to run on ethanol-blended fuel without any modifications or additives, so there is no need to use premium petrol or make any modifications. Fuel efficiency has been known to drop slightly with E20 fuel compared to E10, and the best way to improve fuel efficiency in your Hyundai i20 is to fine-tune driving and maintenance habits.The most effective ways to improve mileage are to drive smoothly, avoid sudden acceleration and heavy braking, keep tyre pressures at the recommended level, and ensure regular servicing. Using cruise control on highways, reducing unnecessary idling and keeping the car free of excess weight will also help.

Hyundai i20

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I own a January 2018 Tata Nexon petrol. It is an E10 compliant car that I have to run on E20 due to the government mandate. Till date, it has clocked 1,01,200 km without any issues. I want to know your views on usage of Petrol additive Iftex System G and G+. As suggested by the manufacturer, I plan to use System G+ for one-time cleaning, followed by dosing System G with petrol thereafter. I would be grateful if you could explain their impact on the car.

•7w

You have a 2018 Tata Nexon petrol that has run over 1 lakh km without any issues, and you are now concerned about running it on E20 fuel and whether using Iftex System G and G+ additives will help. The good news is that your Nexon has already proven itself to be a reliable car, and there is no evidence to suggest that running E20 in an E10-compliant engine will cause any immediate or catastrophic problems. The main impact of E20 is a slight drop in fuel efficiency and potentially increased wear on some rubber fuel system components over a very long period.As for the additives, using System G+ as a one-time cleaning dose followed by regular System G dosing is unlikely to cause any harm, but it is also unlikely to make a dramatic difference. Modern fuels already contain detergents, and your car has been running well for over 1 lakh km without additives. If you want to use them for peace of mind, that is fine, but do not expect a night-and-day improvement. The most important thing is to continue with regular maintenance and keep an eye on fuel system components over time.Overall, your Nexon has already proven itself, and E20 is not something to be overly worried about. Additives are a personal choice, but they are not a magic solution.

Tata Nexon

•10w

I am using MG Hector plus Savvy pro CVT April,2023 model but its mileage is coming down to 7 to 8 on highway due to E 20 fuel, company is also saying that yr vehicle is E 20 compliant and need not worry about engine but during my highway trip to Delhi journey, my car stopped on flyover while running and did not take start, i have to call RSA and car went to service centre by towing. In service centre they told me that while cleaning engine tank white color substance found due to this fuel injection line choked and did not take start due to E 20 petrol. Now I want to switch to EV of either MG windser or TATA punch EV or Maruti E vitara. which is suitable as safety and price wise and range and charging price. My budget is 15 lac.

•10w

Hello I want a car which have low maintenance and better mileage. I have to run 300 kms 3 times a week in single run please suggest me a car in 5-6 lakh range. I am thinking about wagon r vxi Agar wagon r vxi me maruti touch screen leta hu to

•12w

I’m planning to buy Seltos GTX IVT. However current fuel uncertainty regarding ethanol bothers me i.e. long term if government introduces E25 or E30 what would happen to my car. I plan to keep my car for around 10-15 years and my yearly running is around 12 kms.

•12w

I am tight on budget of 12L. With all the fuss around E20, am I better off buying Diesel Auto for Bangalore? My annual run is about 20K km. 60:40 city and highway run. I had owned Sonet Diesel Auto previously and had to sell it off since I moved out of the countr( I clocked 62k in 3yr) Should I consider Honda Amaze CVT VX , Sonet Diesel HTK(O) Diesel Auto or any other? Please advise

•12w

I want to buy skoda slavia but my main concern is the upcoming e27 e30 norms by government Skoda slavia is only e20 compliant will new norms cause any long term issues and is it safe to buy or should i wait I currently own from turbo e20 will the New norms cause mechanical damage to my car

•12w

Hi Autocar team, Considering a continous change in the fuel policy ( i.e. e20, e22, e27,e30 or flex fuel). I am little confused to go ahead and buy a new car ( Honda elevate vx cvt or Seltos ivt) or should save 6-7 lakhs and buy honda amaze vx cvt till the time our government reach to a conclusion on type of fuel to be implemented in the country. Originally I have set up a budget of15-16 lakhs to buy a new car. Since my car Hyundai i10 is about to complete 15 yrs in delhi and I also need a car to commute. Please advise. Total Km (monthly): 650km, occasional highway drive (Quarterly): 2000km In case you have any other suggestion/ cars please share an expert opinion considering the facts shared above.

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I have Verna SX IVT 2023 model. Ivt and NA. Really smooth, no issues. However facing less economy in potholes filled roads near home, being automatic car usually drive in 1 gear rpm when going extremely slow and using daily in potholes filled roads gives too low mileage. Being sedan not confident to drive faster and being long car not easy to drive in narrow roads. Planning to to get a car to handle potholes easily and reliable car with God mileage. What is best, Mahindra Bolero neo or seltos diesel automatic, creta ev or carens ev in budget of 19 lakh.

•14w

Is the Toyota Innova HyCross compatible with E20 fuel?

•13w

Yes, the Toyota Innova HyCross is E20 compatible. Toyota has engineered the 2.0-litre petrol engine used in both the petrol and strong hybrid versions of the HyCross to run on E20 petrol (20% ethanol blend), in line with the latest government norms. There are no special maintenance requirements or fuel additives needed when using E20.There is also no reason to worry about resale value or long-term reliability purely because of E20. Modern E20-compatible engines are designed with appropriate materials and calibrations to handle this fuel. The main real-world effect is a marginal reduction in fuel efficiency compared to lower ethanol blends.

Toyota Innova HyCross

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