Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Maruti Dzire's Real-World Fuel Efficiency and Safety Test
The Maruti Dzire is a popular compact car that was tested to see how good its gas mileage is.
The test was done in a city, and the car got about 16.9 kilometers per liter of gas, even with the air conditioner on.
Maruti claims that the car can go further than that when driving on the highway too.
The car is also safe, having received top safety ratings.
Maruti Dzire's real-world fuel efficiency was tested in urban driving conditions.
The test car was a petrol variant with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The test achieved an average of 16.9 kmpl in the city.
Maruti claims an average of 24.79 kmpl including highway and city.
The Dzire is the only sedan with 5-star safety ratings from both Global and Bharat NCAP.
- Who
- The Maruti Dzire was tested.
- What
- A real-world fuel efficiency test of the Maruti Dzire sedan.
- When
- The testing period is not specified, but the article references recent sales figures.
- Where
- Urban driving conditions.
- Why
- To determine the real-world fuel economy of the car.
Consumers' Perspective
Manufacturer's Perspective
Fuel Efficiency Expectations
Consumers' Perspective
Consumers want good fuel economy.
Manufacturer's Perspective
The car is marketed based on manufacturer claimed averages which aren't the same as what the customer experiences.
- Test Car Powertrain
- 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol with 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine Power
- 80.4 bhp at 5,700 rpm
- Engine Torque
- 111.7 Nm at 4,300 rpm
- Maruti Claimed Average
- 24.79 kmpl (including highway and city)
- Real-World Average
- 16.9 kmpl (city)
- Safety Rating
- 5-star (Global & Bharat NCAP)