Hyundai Alcazar vs Maruti Suzuki Xl6

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
N/A

Engine Displacement

1493 cc
1462 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

116 hp at 4000 rpm
103hp at 6000rpm

Max Engine Torque

250 Nm at 1500 - 2750 rpm
136.8Nm at 4400rpm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

18.1 kmpl
20.27 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

12.50 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

16.30 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
45 litres

0-100kph

12.08 s
14.31 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

7.05 s
8.38 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.05 s
10.97 s

E20 Compatibility

–

Autocar Tested City Mileage

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9.2 kmpl

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

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17.01 kmpl

Autocar Tested Mileage

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13.11 kmpl

User Reported Mileage

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16.31 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, McPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Non-independent, Torsion Beam
Non-independent, Torsion Beam

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

Front Brakes

Disc
Discs

Rear Brakes

Disc
Drums

Wheel Size

18 inches
16 inches

Front Tyre Size

215/55 R18
195/60 R16

Rear Tyre Size

215/55 R18
195/60 R16

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size

Turning Radius

–
5.2 m

Dimensions

Length

4560 mm
4445 mm

Width

1800 mm
1775 mm

Height

1710 mm
1755 mm

Wheelbase

2760 mm
2740 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
–

Doors

5
5

Kerb Weight

–
1225 kg

Boot Capacity

–
209-692 litres

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Remote Locking

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Bluetooth Connectivity

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

2-zone
1-zone

Rear Window Sun Shades

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Sunroof

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Powered Tailgate

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Part Digital / Part Analogue

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Cabin Boot Access

Trunk Light

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

Door Pockets

Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

–

Sunglass Holder

Driver Armrest Storage

Front Seatback Pockets

Electric Tailgate Release

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Central Locking

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Automatic Wipers

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Defogger

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
6

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Manual

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Heads Up Display

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Overspeed Warning

Boot Open Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Dashcam

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Door Ajar Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Lane Keep Assist

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Manual

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

Roof Rails

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Cornering Headlights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

Puddle Lamps

Scuff Plates

–

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Spoiler

–

Connected LED

–

Stop Lamp

–

Illuminated Logo

–

LED fog lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Analog

Tachometer

Digital
Analog

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Head-up Display

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Shift Indicator

Seat Count

5
6

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Ventilated Seats

Front & Rear
Front Only

Rear Seat Armrest

Front Seat Armrest

Massage Seats

Heated Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Third Row Seats Split

–
50:50

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.25-inch Touchscreen
7-inch Touchscreen

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Satellite Navigation

On-board
Phone-based

Voice Commands

Front USB port

Type C
–

Second Row USB port

Type C
–

Branded Music System

Bose

Speakers

8
6

Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

Find My Car

Check Vehicle Status via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Geo Fence

Alexa Compatibility

Low Battery Warning

–

Questions you may find useful

•10w

I'm looking for your expert opinion to help me finalise my next used family car. I'm currently considering the MG Hector Plus Sharp Pro 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT (2024), Hyundai Alcazar 2.0 MPI Petrol, Kia Carens 1.5 Naturally Aspirated Petrol, and Maruti XL6 Alpha Plus Petrol. My usage is around 500 km per month (approximately 6,000 km per year), with most of my driving being in the city. My family consists of four members, and while I rarely need the third row, having a 6- or 7-seater is a bonus for occasional family trips. I plan to keep the car for at least 7 to 10 years. Fuel economy is not a priority; instead, I value comfort, features, reliability, and good performance. Long-term dependability, ease of maintenance, and a hassle-free ownership experience are far more important to me than mileage. One of my biggest concerns is the increasing use of ethanol-blended petrol, with E20 already in use and the possibility of higher blends such as E30 in the future. I'm unsure whether I should avoid turbo-petrol engines for long-term ownership or whether modern turbocharged engines are reliable enough. Based on my usage, which of these four cars would you recommend? Would you choose a naturally aspirated engine, such as those in the Alcazar, Carens, or XL6, over the MG Hector's 1.5-litre turbo-petrol for someone planning to keep the vehicle for 7 to 10 years? How concerned should I be about E20 or future E30 fuel and its long-term impact on these engines? Is the MG Hector's 1.5 Turbo Petrol engine dependable enough for long-term ownership, or would you prefer the Hyundai 2.0 MPI or the other naturally aspirated options? Is the Kia Carens 1.5 NA petrol sufficiently powerful for occasional trips with six or seven passengers, or is it likely to feel underpowered? Similarly, is the Maruti XL6 Alpha Plus adequately powered for highway driving with a full load, or does its 1.5-litre mild-hybrid engine struggle in such conditions? Finally, how would you rank these four cars in terms of long-term reliability, performance (especially when fully loaded), build quality and safety, maintenance costs, service network, feature list, and overall ownership experience? If this were your own long-term family car purchase, which one would you choose and why? I'd really appreciate an unbiased recommendation based on my specific requirements rather than general market popularity. Thank you!