Renault Triber is a 7-seater car that offers flexible seating configurations and modern safety features. It comes with a 1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated (NA) petrol engine that comes with both 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission options. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine of Triber is paired only with the 5-speed manual transmission. The retrofit CNG variant available with Triber is only paired with the 5-speed manual transmission.
Maruti XL6 is a 6-seater MPV that is known for its spacious interiors and relaxed ride-quality. It comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine equipped with the smart hybrid system. It is paired either with a 5-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter (automatic) transmission. Let’s compare both these cars in terms of mileage, fuel-costs, and price in this detailed mileage comparison blog.
Renault Triber vs Maruti XL6: Key Specs
The specifications of a car might also influence its mileage to some extent. So, it becomes crucial for us to analyse the key specifications of Renault Triber and Maruti XL6 before looking at their mileage. The table below contains the details regarding the key specs of both Renault Triber and Maruti XL6:
| Specification | Renault Triber | Maruti XL6 |
| Engine | 1.0-litre NA Petrol 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol | 1.5-litre petrol 1.5-litre petrol + CNG |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Power | NA Petrol: 72 PS CNG: 71 bhp Turbo Petrol: 100 bhp | Petrol: 103 PS CNG: 88 PS |
| Torque | NA Petrol/CNG: 96 Nm Turbo Petrol: 160 Nm | Petrol: 136.8 Nm CNG: 121.5 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual and 5-speed Easy R- AMT (Automatic) | Petrol: 5-speed MT Petrol: 6-speed AT CNG: 5-speed MT |
| Drive layout | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Kerb weight | 947 kg – 1,010 kg | 1,200 kg – 1,275 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | Petrol: 40 litres CNG: 60 litres (water equivalent) | Petrol: 45 litres CNG: 60 litres (water equivalent) |
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Renault Triber vs Maruti XL6: ARAI Claimed Mileage Figures
ARAI stands for Automotive Research Association of India. It is an independent organisation that checks the safety, mileage, and other aspects of every vehicle. So, it becomes an important parameter when comparing the fuel-efficiency of cars. Also, as these mileage tests are conducted in a lab-controlled way, the claimed mileage figures to be a tad higher than the real-world fuel-efficiency of the cars. The below table highlights the difference between the claimed mileage figures of Renault Triber and Maruti Suzuki XL6:
| Engine & Transmission | Fuel Type | Renault Triber – ARAI Mileage (km/l) | Maruti XL6 – ARAI Mileage (km/l) |
| 1.0-litre NA Petrol/1.5-litre NA petrol – 5-speed MT | Petrol | 19.76 km/l | 20.97 km/l |
| 1.0-litre NA Petrol/1.5-litre NA petrol – 5-speed AMT/6-speed AT | Petrol | 19.59 km/l | 20.27 km/l |
| 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol Engine – 5-speed Manual | Turbo Petrol | 21 km/l | – |
| 1.0-litre petrol + CNG/1.5-litre petrol + CNG – 5-speed MT | CNG | ~20.0 – 22.0 km/kg | 26.32 km/kg |
The NA petrol variants of Maruti XL6 claim slightly better mileage than the NA petrol variants of Triber across the powertrains. The turbo petrol variants of Triber claim the highest mileage across the petrol powertrains of both Triber and XL6. However, since XL6 does not come with a turbo petrol engine, we cannot compare these powertrains directly. Also, Triber CNG variants claim a slightly better mileage than the CNG variants of XL6. However, the difference is negligible and therefore, cannot affect the buying decision of car enthusiasts.
XL6 claims a better mileage with NA petrol engine whereas Triber claims a higher mileage with Turbo petrol and CNG powertrains.
Renault Triber vs Maruti XL6: Real-World Mileage
Real-world mileage can be a lot lesser than the claimed mileage figures. This happens because the mileage in the real-world depends on your driving style, road conditions, transmission-type, and many other factors. Even factors such as design of the car or its drag co-efficient can influence the real-world mileage figures. So, let’s compare these cars on the basis of their real-world mileage now. The below table gives clear insights regarding the real-world mileage of Renault Triber and Maruti XL6 across the powertrains:
| Renault Triber (1.0-litre NA Petrol) | Maruti XL6 (1.5-litre NA Petrol) | |
| City | Manual: 13.5 km/l Automatic: 12.5 km/l | Manual: 14 km/l Automatic: 12 km/l |
| Highway | Manual: 17.8 km/l Automatic: 17 km/l | Manual: 19 km/l Automatic: 17 km/l |
| Average | Manual: 15 km/l Automatic: 14 km/l | Manual: 16 km/l Automatic: 14.5 km/l |
| Tank range | ~600 km | ~720 km |
| Renault Triber (1.0-litre Turbo Petrol) | Maruti XL6 Turbo Petrol (Not Available) | |
| City | Manual: 11.5 – 12.5 km/l | – |
| Highway | Manual: 16.5 – 18.0 km/l | – |
| Average | Manual: 14.5 km /l | – |
| Tank range | ~520 – 580 km | – |
| Renault Triber CNG | Maruti XL6 1.5-litre CNG MT | |
| City | 15.0 – 16.5 km/kg | 20.0 – 22.0 km/kg |
| Highway | 20.0 – 21.5 km/kg | 24.0 – 26.0 km/kg |
| Average | 18.0 km/kg | 23 km/kg |
| Tank range | ~145 – 155 km | ~185 – 200 km |
The manual NA petrol variants of XL6 offer better mileage than the manual NA petrol variants of Triber. On the other hand, the automatic NA petrol variants of Triber or Triber offer slightly better mileage than the automatic NA petrol variants of XL6. The turbo petrol variants of Triber offer slightly better mileage but we cannot compare them directly with XL6 as it does not offer any turbo petrol variants.
The CNG variants of Triber offer far less mileage than the CNG variants of Maruti XL6. Therefore, we can say that Maruti XL6 is the overall winner when we compare its real-world mileage with Triber across the powertrains. However, Triber offers decent mileage with the turbo petrol variants.
Maruti XL6 is an overall better car when we compare the real-world mileage figures across the powertrains.
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Renault Triber vs Maruti XL6: Periodic Fuel Costs
After comparing the real-world mileage of both Triber vs XL6, let’s see how the difference in their mileage affects their periodic fuel costs. Let’s assume that both these cars run up to 1500 km every month. The latest petrol (Rs. 111.18) and CNG (Rs. 88 per kg) rates are taken for calculating the periodic fuel costs of both these cars. The table below highlights the monthly, yearly, and 5-yearly fuel costs of both these cars across the powertrain:
| Renault Triber NA Petrol MT | Renault Triber NA Petrol AMT | Maruti XL6 Petrol MT | Maruti XL6 Petrol AT | |
| Monthly Running | 1,500 km | 1,500 km | 1,500 km | 1,500 km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 96 litres | 102 litres | 91 litres | 113 litres |
| Average Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹ 10,673 | ₹ 11,896 | ₹ 10,117 | ₹ 12,563 |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹1.28 lakh | ₹ 1.42 lakh | ₹ 1.21 lakh | ₹1.50 lakh |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 6.40 lakh | ₹ 7.10 lakh | ₹ 6.05 lakh | ₹ 7.50 lakh |
| Renault Triber Turbo Petrol MT | Maruti XL6 Turbo Petrol (NA) | |
| Monthly Running | 1,500 km | 1,500 km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 91 litres | – |
| Average Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹ 10,117 | – |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹ 1.21 lakh | – |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 6.05 lakh | – |
| Renault Triber CNG MT | Maruti XL6 CNG MT | |
| Monthly Running | 1,500 km | 1,500 km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 81 kg | 62.5 kg |
| Average Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹ 7128 | ₹ 5,500 |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹ 85,536 | ₹ 66,000 |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 4.27 lakh | ₹ 3.30 lakh |
The fuel costs associated with the NA petrol manual variants of XL6 are lesser as compared to the fuel costs associated with the NA petrol manual variants of Triber. However, Triber is an affordable option than XL6 when we compare their NA petrol automatic models.
The periodic fuel costs associated with the turbo petrol variants of Triber are similar to the periodic fuel costs associated with the NA manual petrol variants of XL6. However, we cannot compare them directly as these are different engines altogether. Yet, the turbo petrol variants of Triber are the most fuel-efficient in their lineup.
CNG variants of XL6 prove to be more affordable in terms of periodic fuel costs as compared to the CNG variants of Triber.
Maruti XL6 is a more affordable option when we compare its periodic fuel costs with the periodic fuel costs of Triber.
Renault Triber vs Maruti XL6: Pricing Comparison
After comparing the claimed and real-world mileage of Renault Triber and Maruti XL6, let’s highlight the difference in their pricing. The below table gives the pricing details from base to top-spec models of Triber and XL6:
| Model | Variant (Base to Top) | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
| Renault Triber | Authentic to Emotion Turbo Dual Tone | ₹ 5.81 lakh to ₹ 9.21 lakh |
| Maruti XL6 | Zeta to Alpha+ | ₹11.62 lakh to ₹14.68 lakh |
Triber proves to be a much more affordable car than XL6 when we compare their base and top-spec variants.
Also Read: Renault Triber Variants Guide: Choose the Best Variant
Summary
Triber is a 7-seater car that can also be used as a 5-seater. Triber’s turbo petrol variants prove to be better for highway driving but they are also more fuel-efficient than the NA petrol variants. XL6 proves to be a better option for both city and highway driving. The CNG variants of XL6 prove to be more affordable than Triber’s retrofit CNG models when we compare their periodic fuel costs.
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FAQs about Renault Triber and Maruti XL6 Mileage
Q. Which car is more suitable for highway driving: Triber Turbo Petrol or XL6 NA Petrol?
The turbo petrol variants of the Triber are better in terms of highway cruising and overtaking as compared to the NA petrol variants of the Maruti XL6.
Q. Which car offers more mileage in the city: Triber NA petrol or XL6 NA petrol?
The NA petrol variants of Maruti XL6 deliver slightly better mileage in the city than the NA petrol variants of Triber.
Q. Can I drive a Renault Triber in the ghats without any issues?
The turbo petrol Renault Triber variants are more suitable for driving in the ghats because of their strong mid-range pull and sufficient low-end torque. It would be difficult to maintain the momentum with the NA petrol variants of Triber in the ghats.
Q. Which variant of Maruti XL6 is more suitable for long drives?
The CNG variants are recommended if you are looking for a low-cost option. However, the top-spec Alpha+ NA petrol models are preferred because they offer features such as automatic transmission, ventilated seats, and cruise control which are crucial for long drives.
Q. How much mileage does Renault Triber turbo petrol deliver on the highway?
Renault Triber turbo petrol models deliver a mileage of up to 19 km/l on the highway.
