Those looking to bring home a 7-seat petrol car have plenty of options to choose from. For such buyers, space, comfort, practicality and fuel efficiency are major considerations. Keeping fuel efficiency in mind, we've listed five 7-seat petrol cars that claim the highest ARAI mileage figures.
Hyundai Alcazar
ARAI mileage: Up to 18kpl
As the most powerful 7-seater on this list, the Hyundai Alcazar is powered by a 160hp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (the only turbocharged option here), which is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. In turbo-petrol MT spec, the Alcazar boasts an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 17.5kpl, while the DCT version manages 18kpl. Be that as it may, turbo-petrol engines are very sensitive to throttle inputs, so real-world fuel efficiency may see larger dips if you drive with a heavier foot.
Nissan Gravite
ARAI mileage: Up to 19.6kpl
As the platform sibling to the Triber, the sub-4m Nissan Gravite uses a 72hp 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, along with 5-speed manual and AMT options, but claims slightly lower ARAI mileage figures. The Gravite MT is rated at 19.3kpl, while the AMT claims 19.6kpl. Interestingly, thanks to its starting price of Rs 5.73 lakh, the Gravite is the cheapest 7-seat car currently on sale in India.
Renault Triber
ARAI mileage: Up to 19.76kpl
The Renault Triber received a facelift in 2025, continuing with the same 72hp 1.0-litre petrol engine, which can be mated to either a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT. In terms of ARAI-certified fuel efficiency, the Triber AMT stands at 19.59kpl, whereas the MT is rated at 19.75kpl. The Triber is the only other compact MPV on sale in India other than the Gravite.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
ARAI mileage: Up to 20.51kpl
Maruti Suzuki’s highly popular Ertiga shares the top spot with the Toyota Rumion on this list. The Ertiga is powered by a 103hp 1.5-litre petrol engine that comes with 5-speed manual and 6-speed torque convertor automatic options. The Ertiga AT boasts an ARAI fuel efficiency of 20.3kpl, while the manual is rated at 20.51kpl.
Toyota Rumion
ARAI mileage: Up to 20.51kpl
The badge-engineered version of the Ertiga, the Toyota Rumion, is mechanically identical to the Maruti MPV. Consequently, the Rumion claims the same ARAI mileage figures of 20.51kpl in manual and 20.3kpl in automatic guises.
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