Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza are subcompact SUVs launched in India in 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Nexon is in its first generation, with the last facelift happening in 2013. The Brezza is in its second generation, with updates to the engine recently. Tata Nexon has a better ground clearance and a rugged look, while the Maruti Brezza sports a taller stance and a more practical look. The Brezza, with its manual transmission, has the best mileage between these two SUVs, with a mileage of 16.5 Km/l. The Tata Nexon with manual transmission has its best real-world mileage at 14.9 Km/l.
While the Nexon offers competent fuel efficiency, Brezza excels in fuel economy and has low fuel costs. The fuel options available in Nexon include petrol, diesel, and CNG. Brezza, on the other hand, has only petrol and petrol with CNG options for the latest models. Nexon engines are 1.2L turbo petrol, 1.2L turbo petrol with CNG, and 1.5L diesel. The Brezza offers a single 1.5L K15C petrol engine, available with a CNG option. Both the petrol and CNG versions use this naturally aspirated engine, while the Nexon CNG uses a turbo engine. This blog covers the detailed comparison of real-world mileage of the Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza.
Tata Nexon vs Maruti Brezza Specs
The comparison of the engine features and other key specifications is given in the table below.
| Specification | Tata Nexon | Maruti Brezza |
| Engine | 1.2-litre Turbo Petrol1.2L turbo petrol+CNG1.5-litre Diesel | 1.5L K15C petrol (with Smart Hybrid) + 1.5L K15C petrol + CNG |
| Displacement | Petrol: 1199Diesel: 1497 ccCNG: 1199 cc | 1462cc |
| Power | Petrol: 118-120 bhpDiesel: 114 bhpCNG: 99 bhp | Petrol: 101.6 – 103 bhp Diesel: —CNG: 87.8 bhp |
| Torque | Petrol: 170 NmDiesel: 260 NmCNG: 170 Nm | Petrol: 139- 170 NmDiesel: —CNG: 121.5 – 139 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT (CNG)6-speed MT 6-speed AMT (diesel) 7-Speed DCT | 5-speed MT5-speed MT (CNG)6-Speed AT |
| Drive layout | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Kerb weight | Petrol: 1225 kgDiesel: 1346 kg | Petrol: 1135-1220 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | Petrol: 44 litres Diesel: 44 litres | Petrol: 48 litres |
The diesel engine of Tata Nexon pulls heavier with a higher power and torque. Nexon’s petrol variants have a lower displacement than the Brezza, yet offer higher power and torque. However, Brezza’s 6-speed AT has a torque of 170 Nm that matches Nexon’s. The Nexon has versatile powertrains and a 7-speed DCT, which is not available in the Brezza. For the CNG variants, Brezza has slightly higher power for its higher variants, but its torque is still lower than that of the Nexon, with the same torque as its petrol variants. The lighter design of Brezza makes it more fuel efficient than the Nexon as it has a lower kerb weight, lesser peak torque, and a smoother drive.
Tata Nexon vs Maruti Brezza: ARAI Mileage Figures
The ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) mileage figures represent the results of various mileage tests conducted under controlled lab conditions. In the real-world scenario, the mileage is often much lower than these claimed figures due to various influencing factors. The table below shows the ARAI figures on the mileage of Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza.
| Engine & Transmission | Fuel Type | Tata Nexon – ARAI Mileage (Km/l) | Maruti Brezza – ARAI Mileage (Km/l) |
| 1.2L Turbo– 5MT (Manual) | Petrol | 17 Km/l | — |
| 1.2L Turbo – 6MT (Manual) | Petrol | 17.55 Km/l | — |
| 1.2L Turbo – 6AMT | Petrol | 17.18 Km/l | — |
| 1.2L Turbo – DCA | Petrol | 17.01 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L Turbo – 6 MT | Diesel | 23.23 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L Turbo – 6 AMT | Diesel | 24.08 Km/l | — |
| 1.5L K15C – 6AT | Petrol | — | 19.8 to 20.2 Km/l |
| 1.2L Turbo CNG- 6MT (Manual) | Petrol+CNG | 24 Km/kg | — |
| 1.5L K15C CNG – 6MT | Petrol-CNG | — | 26.9 Km/kg |
According to these ARAI mileage figures, the Maruti Brezza is the winner for petrol engines with a higher fuel efficiency than the Nexon. Brezza clocks better than the best mileage figures of petrol variants of Nexon. For diesel variants, there is no real comparison as the Brezza does not offer diesel engines for its new models. Even though Nexon CNG has a competent mileage of 24 Km/Kg, Brezza still wins with its 26.9 Km/Kg mileage.
Also Read: How to Buy a Used Tata Nexon?
Tata Nexon vs Maruti Brezza: Real World Fuel-Efficiency
The tables below compare the real-world fuel efficiency of Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza. The comparison of petrol, diesel, and CNG is provided separately.
| Tata Nexon (Petrol) | Maruti Brezza (Petrol) | |
| City | Manual: 13.3Km/lAMT: 10 to 12 Km/lDCA: 8 to 11 Km/l | Manual: 13 to 16 Km/lAT: 12 to 15 Km/l |
| Highway | Manual: 15 to 18 Km/lAMT: 14.5 to 17 Km/lDCA: 14.5 to 17.7 Km/l | Manual: 17 to 20 Km/lAT: 16 to 19 Km/l |
| Average | Manual: 14.9 Km/lAMT:13.38 Km/lDCA: 12.80 Km/l | Manual: 16.5 Km/lAT: 15.5 Km/l |
| Tank range | 600 to 750 Km | 650 to 720 Km |
| Tata Nexon (Diesel) | Maruti Brezza (Diesel) | |
| City | MT: 11 to 13 Km/lAMT: 9 to 11.5 Km/l | — |
| Highway | MT: 15 to 17 Km/lAMT: 14 to 16.5 Km/l | — |
| Average | MT: 14 Km/lAMT: 12.75 Km/l | — |
| Tank range | 620 to 850 Km | — |
| Tata Nexon (CNG) | Maruti Brezza (CNG) | |
| City | 13.4 Km/kg | 20.4 Km/kg |
| Highway | 22.5 Km/kg | 25.5 Km/kg |
| Average | 17.95 Km/Kg | 22.95 Km/Kg |
| Tank range | 800 to 950 Km | 900 to 1000 Km |
In the real world fuel efficiency, Maruti Brezza is the winner as its mileage in the city and on the highway are closer to its claimed ARAI figures. On the other hand, the fuel efficiency of Tata Nexon is poorer as there is a larger margin between its claimed and actual figures. The supremacy of the Brezza is seen across its powertrains, and the Nexon fares well only with the diesel variants as there is no comparison.
Also Read: Maruti Suzuki Brezza Mileage: A Detailed Overview
Tata Nexon vs Maruti Brezza: Fuel Cost Comparison
Here is a quick comparison of the fuel cost between Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza. The comparison is between the cost of petrol vs diesel engine variants. To make it simpler, the monthly running distance is calculated at 1500 Km, the average price of petrol is Rs. 111, and the price of diesel is set at Rs. 98.
| Nexon Petrol | Brezza Petrol | Nexon Diesel | Brezza Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Running | 1500 Km | 1500 Km | 1500 Km | 1500 Km |
| Monthly Fuel Use | 113 L | 94 L | 75 to 90 L | — |
| Average Monthly Fuel Cost | ₹12,543 | ₹10,434 | ₹ 7350 to ₹ 8820 | — |
| Average Yearly Fuel Cost | ₹ 1.50 lakhs | ₹1.25 lakhs | ₹ 88,200 to 1.05 lakhs | — |
| 5-Year Fuel Cost | ₹ 7.52 lakhs | ₹6.26 lakhs | ₹ 4.41 to 5.29 lakhs | — |
As you can see, Maruti Brezza offers better fuel cost expenses than the Tata Nexon for the petrol variants. However, the diesel variant of the Nexon is more cost-effective than the Brezza petrol variant, that too with a significant margin.
Tata Nexon vs Maruti Brezza Price
Tata Nexon is available in different variants with multiple powertrain options. The Maruti Brezza has a lesser number of models but has different fuel options. Naturally, there are different prices for each of these SUVs. Here is a quick view of the ex-showroom price of Nexon and Brezza from their base to top variants.
| Model | Variant (Base to Top) | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
| Tata Nexon | Smart Petrol to Fearless+PS | ₹ 8.0 to ₹ 15.6 lakhs |
| Maruti Brezza | LXi to ZXi+ | ₹ 10.60 to ₹13.55 lakhs |
Maruti Brezza variants have lower ex-showroom prices than the Nexon variants. There is also a significant difference in the price of their top variants.
Also Read: Tata Nexon Mileage Comparison: Petrol vs CNG vs Diesel vs Electric
Summary
From this comparison of real-world mileage between Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza, it is evident that the Brezza has a much better mileage than the Tata Nexon, regardless of its powertrain. It is especially efficient with its CNG variant, which has a near-matching mileage as the ARAI claims, especially in the highways for its CNG variant. When it comes to fuel cost, the diesel variant of the Nexon fares even better than the Brezza. Maruti Brezza wins in petrol variants with much lower monthly, yearly, and long-term cost. Brezza will be ideal if you frequent city roads with occasional drives on the highways. The Nexon is the better choice if your drive is mainly on the highways with an average of 50-70 Km daily.
FAQs
Q. Which car gives better mileage, the Tata Nexon or the Maruti Brezza?
Maruti Brezza has better mileage than the Tata Nexon, regardless of the powertrain. Brezza CNG is the best option for both good mileage and fuel cost.
Q. Which car has a better real-world mileage, the Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza?
In the real world, the Tata Nexon offers an average mileage of 13 Km/l across its fuel options. However, its CNG mileage is highly competent at 22.5 Km/Kg on highways. The Maruti Brezza has a better mileage of 16 Km/l on average in the city and on highways. Its CNG mileage averages at 22.95 Km/Kg with better performance on the highways.
Q. Which is more fuel efficient in the city, the Tata Nexon or Maruti Brezza?
On city roads, the Maruti Brezza CNG is the best with an average of 20.4 Km/Kg mileage. Its manual petrol variant has an average mileage of 16.5 Km/l. This average mileage is higher than the peak mileage of the Nexon.
Q. How much can I save per year by choosing the Maruti Brezza?
If you choose the Maruti Brezza, you can save around Rs. 25,000 on annual fuel cost.
Q. Why do both cars return less mileage than their ARAI figures?
The reason for lower mileage than ARAI figures is that real-world conditions are different from the controlled lab. On the road, there are additional factors such as the AC load, stop-and-go traffic in the city, rapid acceleration, vehicle load, etc that can slow down the engine, affecting the mileage.
