Maruti Brezza is an iconic compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki and for many years, it was their lone offering in the sub 4-metre compact SUV segment. The Brezza facelift was introduced in 2024 with upgraded styling and features. The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine of Brezza is paired with either the 5-speed manual transmission or 6-speed automatic transmission. However, its 1.0-litre turbo petrol and 1.5-litre petrol + CNG variants are paired only with the 5-speed manual transmission.
On the other hand, the Renault Kiger facelift was launched in 2025 and it also got a turbo petrol variant in 2026. The 1.0-litre NA petrol variants of Kiger come with 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT transmission options whereas its 1.0-litre turbo petrol variants come with a 5-speed manual or an X-Tronic CVT automatic transmission. You can also ask the Renault dealership to install the CNG kit which is compatible with the 1.5-litre NA engine + 5-speed manual configuration only. Through this article, we will try to understand how these cars compare against each other when it comes to their fuel-efficiency.
Maruti Fronx vs Renault Kiger: Specs
Before delving into the finer aspects of their mileage, let’s compare Maruti Fronx vs Renault Kiger on the basis of their specifications. The key specifications of both these cars that could potentially impact their mileage too are mentioned in the below table:
| Specification | Maruti Brezza | Renault Kiger |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol 0.5-litre smart hybrid petrol 1.5-litre petrol+CNG | 1.0-litre NA Petrol 1.0-litre turbo petrol1.0-litre NA petrol + CNG |
| Displacement | Petrol: 1497 cc (NA), 1462 cc (Turbo Petrol) | Petrol: 999 cc (NA) 999 cc (Turbo Petrol) 999 cc (CNG) |
| Power | Petrol: 103.05 – 110.12 bhp CNG: 87.8 – 103.05 bhp | Petrol: 71 – 99 bhp CNG: 71 bhp |
| Torque | Petrol: 139- 170 Nm CNG: 121.5 – 139 Nm | Petrol: 96 – 152 Nm CNG: 96 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT5-speed MT (CNG)6-Speed AT | 5-speed MT5-speed AMT5-speed MT (CNG) CVT Automatic (Turbo Petrol) |
| Drive layout | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Kerb weight | Petrol: 1135-1220 kg | Petrol: 1012 kg CNG: 1012 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | Petrol: 48 litres CNG: 55 litres (water equivalent) | Petrol: 40 litres CNG: 60 litres (water equivalent) |
Brezza is a heavier car than Kiger when we compare their respective kerb weights. Also, it generates much higher power and torque than Kiger, with both CNG and petrol trims. So, these factors could have a negative impact on its mileage. However, considering the extent of tuning the petrol engines of Maruti Suzuki to enhance their fuel-efficiency, it is likely that Brezza could still overpower Kiger when we compare their mileage.
Maruti Brezza vs Renault Kiger: ARAI Claimed Mileage
ARAI is an independent organisation that tests the mileage of cars in India. As these tests are carried out in a lab-controlled way, the ARAI mileage figures are generally higher than the real-world mileage of cars. So, let’s compare Maruti Brezza vs Renault Kiger on the basis of their claimed ARAI mileage figures now. The below table contains some key details regarding the ARAI mileage of both these cars across their powertrains:
| Engine & Transmission | Fuel Type | Renault Kiger – ARAI Mileage (km/l) | Maruti Brezza – ARAI Mileage (km/l) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0-litre NA Petrol – 5-Speed MT / 1.5-litre NA petrol + 5-speed MT | Petrol | 19.83 km/l | 21.09 km/l |
| 1.0-litre NA Petrol – 5-Speed AMT / 1.5-litre NA petrol + 6-speed AT | Petrol | 19.83 km/l | 20.17 km/l |
| 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol – 5-Speed MT/5-Speed MT | Turbo Petrol | 20.38 km/l | 20.47 km/l |
| 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol – CVT | Turbo Petrol | 17.63 km/l | – |
| 1.2-litre Petrol + CNG with 5-speed manual | Petrol + CNG | Not available | 26.90 km/kg |
Maruti Brezza claims higher than Renault Kiger with both its NA petrol and turbo petrol variants. The ARAI claimed mileage of Kiger’s CNG models is not published officially yet. On the other hand, the Maruti Brezza CNG models claim a mileage of 26.90 km/kg. Let’s see how these cars stand against each other when it comes to their real-world mileage.
Summary: Maruti Brezza claims a higher mileage than Renault Kiger across the powertrains. The official CNG mileage for Renault Kiger is not published and therefore, we cannot compare the claimed ARAI mileage figures of the CNG models.
Also Read: Complete Guide to Buying a Maruti Fronx
Maruti Brezza vs Renault Kiger: Real-World Mileage
The real-world mileage of cars depends on factors such as your driving style and road conditions. The transmission type, engine tuning, design of the car, and its drag co-efficient also determine the mileage to some extent. Now let’s compare Maruti Brezza vs Renault Kiger on the basis of their real-world mileage for both city driving and highway driving. The below table highlights these details across the powertrains of both these cars:
| Maruti Brezza (1.5-litre NA Petrol) | Renault Kiger (1.0-litre NA Petrol) | |
|---|---|---|
| City | Manual: 13 km/lAutomatic: 12 km/l | Manual: 14 km/lAutomatic: 13 km/l |
| Highway | Manual: 19 km/lAutomatic: 18 km/l | Manual: 18 km/lAutomatic: 17 km/l |
| Average | Manual: 16 km/lAutomatic: 15 km/l | Manual: 16 km/lAutomatic: 15 km/l |
| Tank range | 744 km | 620 km |
| Maruti Brezza (1.0-litre Turbo Petrol) | Renault Kiger (1.0-litre Turbo Petrol) | |
|---|---|---|
| City | Manual: 12.5 km/l | Manual: 13 km/lAutomatic: 10.4 km/l |
| Highway | Manual: 18.5 km/l | Manual: 18 km/lAutomatic: 16.5 km/l |
| Average | Manual: 15.50 km/l | Manual: 15.50 km/lAutomatic: 13.45 km/l |
| Tank range | 744 km | 579 km |
| Renault Kiger CNG | Maruti Brezza CNG | |
|---|---|---|
| City | Manual: 20 km/l | Manual: 20 km/l |
| Highway | Manual: 26 km/l | Manual: 24.5 km/l |
| Average | Manual: 22 km/l | Manual: 22.25 km/l |
| Tank range | 198 km per fill | 200 km per fill |
If we consider the average, the NA petrol models of both Brezza and Kiger deliver similar mileage. While Kiger delivers a slightly better mileage in the city, the Brezza models deliver a better mileage on the highway. Despite the similar mileage figures with the NA petrol models, the fuel tank range of the Brezza is much higher than that of Kiger because of the larger fuel-carrying capacity of its tank.
When it comes to the turbo petrol models, Brezza proves to be a slightly better option. However, the turbo petrol manual variants of Kiger still deliver a better mileage in the city as compared to the turbo petrol manual variants of Brezza. Brezza delivers a better mileage with its turbo petrol manual variants on the highway though.
Brezza CNG models offer slightly better mileage too. So, we can consider Maruti Brezza as the overall winner when it comes to real-world mileage. However, Renault Kiger also delivers higher mileage than Brezza with some powertrains despite claiming a lower mileage on the paper.
Summary: Kiger delivers a slightly better mileage than Brezza in the city with its NA petrol models. Brezza outshines Kiger in terms of highway fuel-efficiency both with NA petrol and turbo petrol variants. CNG variants of Brezza also deliver a high mileage in real-world conditions as compared to the CNG variants of Kiger.
Maruti Brezza vs Renault Kiger: Fuel-Cost Comparison
Finally, let’s compare Maruti Brezza vs Renault Kiger on the basis of their periodic fuel expenses. For the sake of comparison, we will consider that both cars run 1500 km per month. Also, the latest fuel prices of petrol (Rs. 111.18) and CNG (Rs. 88) are taken for calculation purposes. The monthly, yearly, and 5-yearly fuel cost comparison of Maruti Brezza vs Renault Kiger across the powertrains is given through the below tables:
| Brezza 1.5-litre NA Petrol | Kiger 1.0-litre NA Petrol | Brezza 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol | Kiger 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Running | 1500 km | 1500 km | 1500 km | 1500 km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 96 L | 97 L | 96 L | 104 L |
| Average Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹ 10,673 | ₹ 10,784 | ₹ 10,673 | ₹ 11,562 |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹ 1.28 lakh | ₹ 1.29 lakh | ₹ 1.28 lakh | ₹ 1.38 lakh |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 6.40 lakh | ₹ 6.47 lakh | ₹ 6.40 lakh | ₹ 6.93 lakh |
| Brezza CNG | Kiger CNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Running | 1500 km | 1500 km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 67 kg | 68 kg |
| Average Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹ 5896 | ₹ 5984 |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹ 70752 | ₹ 71,808 |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 3.53 lakh | ₹ 3.59 lakh |
The periodic fuel costs associated with the NA petrol models of Brezza and Kiger are almost identical. Brezza proves to be a much cheaper option when it comes to the turbo petrol variants too. Brezza CNG models also attract less fuel costs as compared to the CNG models of Kiger. However, the difference is marginal with the NA petrol and CNG models, which means that they aren’t high enough to influence the buying decision of the car buyers.
Summary: Brezza proves to be the more cost-friendly option than Kiger across its powertrains when we compare their periodic fuel costs.
Also Read: Complete Buying Guide: Renault Kiger
Maruti Brezza vs Renault Kiger: Price
Let’s compare Maruti Brezza vs Renault Kiger on the basis of their prices now. The below table highlights the pricing differences between the base and top models of both these cars:
| Model | Variant (Base to Top) | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
|---|---|---|
| Maruti Brezza | HTE Petrol to Turbo AT | ₹ 7.40 to ₹ 13.71 lakh |
| Renault Kiger | Kiger Authentic | ₹ 5.81 to ₹ 10.35 lakh |
Brezza is clearly the more expensive car if we compare its base and top models with that of Kiger’s. However, it is expected because of its bigger cabin space and larger footprint. Yet, someone who purchases a car purely from the perspective of price can consider Kiger over Brezza models.
Summary
Both Brezza and Kiger are exceptional cars that also deliver a good fuel-economy. However, the Brezza seems to be an overall better car in terms of mileage. You can opt for the Kiger NA petrol models for pure city driving. However, if your driving has a mix of city and highway driving, you can opt for either the NA petrol or turbo petrol variants of Brezza. If your driving comprises highway driving only, you can go for the turbo petrol variants of Brezza, especially if you need a higher power and torque for quick acceleration and swift overtakes on the highways.
Also Read: Should you Buy a used Maruti Suzuki Fronx
FAQs
Q. Which car is better for highway driving: Brezza turbo petrol or Kiger turbo petrol?
The turbo petrol variants of Brezza prove to be better for highway driving because of their higher power and torque generation capabilities than Kiger’s turbo petrol models. The turbo petrol models of Brezza also deliver a higher mileage than Kiger’s turbo petrol models.
Q. Which car is better for city driving: Kiger NA petrol or Brezza NA petrol?
Kiger’s NA petrol models deliver a slightly better mileage in the city as compared to Brezza’s NA petrol models. So, if you want to purchase a vehicle purely from the perspective of mileage, you can choose the NA petrol models of Kiger over Brezza’s NA petrol variants.
Q. Which features are included in Maruti Brezza for improving its on-road mileage?
The smart hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator (ISG) technology is integrated in select NA petrol variants of Brezza to improve their fuel-efficiency. Both the NA petrol and turbo petrol engines are tuned to maximise daily fuel-economy whereas the idle start-stop system is also integrated across the powertrains to improve their on-road mileage.
Q. Which features are integrated in Renault Kiger to enhance its real-world mileage?
The lightweight architecture of Renault KIger contributes to its fuel-economy. The ‘Eco’ driving mode is also provided to enhance its fuel-efficiency.
Q. Which car is better to drive in the ghats: Maruti Brezza or Renault Kiger?
Maruti Brezza offers better refinement and steady power delivery to drive smoothly in the ghats as compared to Renault Kiger which feels slightly heavier to drive on the inclined roads due to its lack of power as compared to Brezza models.
