Maruti Ertiga 2018 Vs Mahindra Marazzo Vs Toyota Innova Crysta And Others: Spec Comparison

Equipped with new features and a petrol motor with mild hybrid tech, is the Maruti MPV capable of holding its own against its rivals? Let’s find out

• Ertiga is the most affordable MPV in the comparison

• Ertiga is the only MPV with mild hybrid capabilities in both petrol and diesel version making it the most efficient one

• Toyota Innova Crysta is the most powerful and torquiest vehicle out here

• Ertiga’s feature count is at par with the competition but leaves the rivals behind where the infotainment system is concerned

India’s largest carmaker has finally launched the Maruti Ertiga 2018 with prices in the range of Rs 7.44 lakh to Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is available in four variants and can be had with either a petrol engine or a diesel unit. The variants include LXi/LDi, VXi/VDi, ZXi/ZDi and ZXi+/ZDi+. Like before, the 2018 Ertiga can also be had with a 4-speed automatic. However, it’s only available on the VXi and ZXi variants this time around. Now that we know what’s on offer, let’s see how the second-gen Maruti Suzuki Ertiga fares against its rivals on paper.

Dimensions

	New Maruti Ertiga 2018	Mahindra Marazzo	Toyota Innova Crysta	Renault Lodgy	Honda BR-V
Length	4395mm	4585mm	4735mm	4498mm	4453mm
Width	1735mm	1866mm	1830mm	1751mm	1735mm
Height	1690mm	1774mm	1795mm	1709mm	1666mm
Wheelbase	2740mm	2760mm	2750mm	2810mm	2662mm

Longest: Innova Crysta

Widest: Marazzo

Tallest: Innova Crysta

Longest Wheelbase: Renault Lodgy

Like before, the 2018 Maruti Ertiga continues to be the most compact MPV among the cars gathered here. Except for its height, the Maruti lags behind other MPVs in every aspect. However, it stays within touching distance of biggies like the Mahindra Marazzo and the Toyota Innova Crysta. As far as wheelbase is concerned, the Renault Lodgy stays a class apart with 2810mm. However, a long wheelbase doesn’t always guarantee exceptional interior space.

Engine (Diesel)

	Maruti Ertiga	Mahindra Marazzo	Toyota Innova Crysta	Renault Lodgy	Honda BR-V
Engine	1.3-litre	1.5-litre	2.4-litre/2.8-litre	1.5-litre	1.5-litre
Power	90PS	122PS	150PS/174PS	85/110PS	100PS
Torque	200Nm	300Nm	343Nm/360Nm	200/245Nm	200Nm
Transmission	5MT	6MT	5MT/6AT	5MT/6MT	6MT
Fuel Economy	25.47 kmpl	17.6 kmpl	13.7kmpl/11.4kmpl	21.04/19.98 kmpl	21.09 kmpl

Most Powerful: Innova Crysta

Torquiest: Innova Crysta

Most Efficient: Ertiga

Just like its predecessor, the 2018 Ertiga once again gets the smallest engine of the lot. However, it matches its direct rivals - the BR-V and Lodgy - in terms of power and torque. The fight for the top three is between the Innova Crysta, Mahindra Marazzo and the Renault Lodgy. That said, when it comes to fuel efficiency, nothing comes close to the Ertiga with its ARAI-claimed figure of 25.47 kmpl.

Engines (Petrol)

	Maruti Ertiga	Mahindra Marazzo	Toyota Innova Crysta	Renault Lodgy	Honda BR-V
Engine	1.5-litre	NA	2.7-litre	NA	1.5-litre
Power	104.7PS		166PS		119PS
Torque	138Nm		245Nm		145Nm
Transmission	5MT/4AT		5MT/6AT		6MT/CVT
Fuel Economy	19.3kmpl/18.6kmpl		11.25kmpl/10.75kmpl		15.4kmpl/16kmpl

Most Powerful: Innova Crysta

Torquiest: Innova Crysta

Most Efficient: Ertiga

When it comes to petrol engines, two of its competitors don’t even get the option of a petrol drivetrain, leaving just the Innova Crysta and the Honda BR-V. Both might trump the Maruti with their higher power and torque but lag way behind in terms of fuel efficiency. Armed with the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) start/stop technology, the Maruti Ertiga’s fuel efficiency is not just better than its petrol counterparts but also some of their diesel derivatives.

Features

Standard Safety:

The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child seat mounts and seatbelt pretensioners as standard. However, the top variants of the Ertiga doesn’t get any additional safety goodies, which might prove to be a downer for those looking for a top notch product. That said, it still meets the current standards and in higher automatic variants, even gets electronic stability control and hill hold control. Overall, it matches up with the Renault Lodgy, Mahindra Marazzo and the Honda BR-V in terms of the kit offered. It is only the Toyota Innova Crysta that brings more to the table, including seven airbags, vehicle stability control and hill assist in the higher variants.

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Infotainment

All the cars mentioned here get an touchscreen infotainment system on higher variants with Bluetooth, USB and AUX connectivity. But it’s only the Ertiga which gets both Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity, voice command and rear parking camera with sensors. The Marazzo and the BR-V get Android Auto and MirrorLink connectivity, respectively.

Pricing

Model	2018 Maruti Ertiga	Mahindra Marazzo	Toyota Innova Crysta	Renault Lodgy	Honda BR-V
Price (ex-showroom Delhi)	Rs 7.44 lakh to Rs 10.90 lakh	Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 13.90 lakh	Rs 15.77 lakh to Rs 22.01 lakh	Rs 8.33 lakh to Rs 11.81 lakh	Rs 9.45 lakh to Rs 13.74 lakh

The Maruti Ertiga undercuts every one of its competitors by a significant margin. It’s closest rival, the Renault Lodgy, is a diesel-only offering with a significantly higher price tag. So if you are someone looking to ferry your nuclear family around on a budget but don’t want to skimp on features or style, the 2018 Ertiga should definitely be on your list.

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