Maruti Suzuki Xl6 vs Hyundai Alcazar

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

N/A
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1462 cc
1493 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Diesel

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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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

103hp at 6000rpm
116 hp at 4000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

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

Fuel & Performance

E20 Compatibility

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Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

20.27 kmpl
18.1 kmpl

Autocar Tested City Mileage

9.2 kmpl
–

Autocar Tested Highway Mileage

17.01 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

45 litres
50 litres

Autocar Tested Mileage

13.11 kmpl
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User Reported Mileage

16.31 kmpl
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0-100kph

14.31 s
12.08 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

8.38 s
7.05 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

10.97 s
9.05 s

Fuel Supply System

–
Common Rail

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
12.50 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

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16.30 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, McPherson 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

Turning Radius

5.2 m
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Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Drums
Disc

Wheel Size

16 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

195/60 R16
215/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size

Dimensions

Length

4445 mm
4560 mm

Width

1775 mm
1800 mm

Height

1755 mm
1710 mm

Wheelbase

2740 mm
2760 mm

Kerb Weight

1225 kg
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Boot Capacity

209-692 litres
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Doors

5
5

Chassis Type

–
Monocoque

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Cabin Boot Access

Driver Armrest Storage

Roof Grab Handles

–

Door Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

Electric Tailgate Release

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Vanity Mirror

Front Passenger Only

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Cup Holders

Front Seatback Pockets

Sunglass Holder

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Trunk Light

Voice Assisted Sunroof

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Driver Window Only
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

1-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cooled Glovebox

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Safety

Airbags

6
6

Lane Departure Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Driver Airbag

Door Ajar Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Manual
Automatic

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Boot Open Warning

Seat Belt Warning

Side Airbag

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

High Beam Assist

Lane Keep Assist

Overspeed Warning

Passenger Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Yes with Autohold

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Manual
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Heads Up Display

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Spoiler

–

Connected LED

–

Antenna

Shark Fin
Shark Fin

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

ORVM turn indicators

Stop Lamp

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

Projector Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

LED taillights

LED headlamps

Roof Rails

Illuminated Logo

–

LED fog lamps

–

LED DRLs

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Cornering Headlights

–

Scuff Plates

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

–

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

–

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

–

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

50:50
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Seat Count

6
5

Entertainment

Audio System

Speakers

6
8

Branded Music System

Bose

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

7-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

Phone-based
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Front USB port

–
Type C

Second Row USB port

–
Type C

Connected Car Features

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Alexa Compatibility

Check Vehicle Status via App

Emergency Call Button

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Geo Fence

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Low Battery Warning

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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!