MG Astor real world fuel economy tested, explained

Based on our real-world tests, here’s a look at the fuel efficiency figures of the automatic version of the MG Astor.

Published On Jul 14, 2025 08:00:00 AM

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The MG Astor is a midsize SUV, which rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder. The Astor is now offered with a sole 110hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine that’s mated to an 8-step CVT automatic or 5-speed manual gearbox. We put the petrol-CVT version to the test to determine its real-world efficiency.

Kerb Weight is 1,349kg
Misses auto engine stop/start
No eco drive mode

MG Astor CVT fuel efficiency as tested

MG Astor has the lowest mileage figures in its segment

The Astor misses out on key efficiency-enhancing features like auto engine start/stop. This, combined with its 1,349kg kerb weight, make it the heaviest in its segment. So it’s no surprise that it returned just 8.3kpl in city conditions.

On the other hand, while cruising at 100kph on the highway, its engine spins at a little over 2,000rpm, helping it eke out 10.48kpl. Both of these figures are the lowest in its segment.

Autocar India’s fuel efficiency testing

Before our real-world fuel efficiency tests, we fill our test cars’ tanks to the brim and maintain tyre pressures based on the manufacturer’s recommendation. These cars are driven in fixed city and highway loops in and around Navi Mumbai, and we maintain certain average speeds. Throughout the tests, there is only one person in each car, running the aircon and other electricals, such as the audio system, indicators and wipers, when required, just like a regular user would. Periodic driver swaps further neutralise variations in driver patterns. At the end of each cycle, we calculate efficiency by filling the tanks to full again.

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