Twin Hybrids: Grand Vitara and Hyryder Mileage

The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid are like identical twins under the hood. They use the exact same engine and hybrid system. This means both cars get the same excellent official fuel mileage of 27.97 kmpl.

The Shared Hybrid System

Both SUVs are built on the same car platform. They share their most important mechanical parts.

• Engine: They both use a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine called the TNGA engine.
• Battery: This engine works with a strong 177.6V lithium-ion battery.
• Power: Together, the engine and electric motor make 115 bhp.
• Gearbox: Both cars use the same type of automatic gearbox, called an e-CVT.
• EV Mode: In slow city traffic, they can run silently on just the battery for short distances. This saves a lot of petrol.

Real-World Mileage (What You Will Get)

The official ARAI figure is 27.97 kmpl. Your actual mileage will change based on how and where you drive.

• In the City (Good for Hybrids): In stop-and-go traffic, the car uses its electric battery often. Many users get around 25.45 kmpl in the city. In very heavy traffic, you might even see up to 30 kmpl!
• On the Highway (Lower Mileage): At high, steady speeds, the petrol engine works all the time. Here, the real mileage is lower, around 21.97 kmpl.

Quick Comparison Chart

Feature	Grand Vitara Hybrid	Toyota Hyryder Hybrid
Official Mileage (ARAI)	27.97 kmpl	27.97 kmpl
Real City Mileage (Est.)	~25.45 kmpl	~25.45 kmpl
Engine & Battery	Same 1.5L Engine, Same Battery	Same 1.5L Engine, Same Battery
Fuel Tank Size	45 Litres	45 Litres
Estimated Full-Tank Range	~1200 km	~1200 km

Other Important Differences

The mileage is the same, but other things are different.

• Warranty: Toyota offers a longer warranty: 3 years or 100,000 km. Maruti’s standard warranty is 2 years or 40,000 km. The hybrid battery on both is covered for 8 years or 160,000 km.
• Service Network: Maruti has more service centres all over India, especially in small towns.
• Available Models: The Hyryder offers the hybrid system in more basic models (S, G, V). The Grand Vitara hybrid is only in the higher-spec Zeta+ and Alpha+ models.

The Bottom Line

If you want the best fuel efficiency, both the Grand Vitara and Hyryder hybrids are equal. They are the same car where it counts. Your choice depends on which brand you like, which look you prefer, if you want a longer warranty (Toyota), or a wider service network (Maruti).