Between the Kia Carens and Hyundai Alcazar, which 3-row family car is more fuel-efficient in real-life driving? While ARAI figures give you a number on paper, they rarely match real-world conditions. So, we compared both SUVs across city and highway usage to find out what owners can really expect at the fuel pump.
A detailed mileage comparison is given in the table.
The Kia Carens petrol manual comes with a claimed mileage of 15.4kmpl, but in real-world —which include a mix of city traffic and highway runs—it delivers around 12.5-13kmpll. The turbo iMT however delivers around 12-12.5kmpl in similar conditions.
Opting for the petrol DCT in the Carens does lower efficiency a bit. While Kia claims 16.5kmpl, the real-world mileage averaged around 13-14kmpl, depending on traffic and throttle inputs.
The Alcazar petrol manual boasts a slightly higher ARAI rating of 17.5kmpl, but in real-life, it delivers 13-13.5kmpl.
The Alcazar’s turbo-petrol with DCT (dual-clutch automatic) feels quick and is claimed to deliver 18kmpl. In real-life, the new Alcazar petrol automatic mileage is reported to be close to 15kmpl.
If mileage is your top priority, the Kia Carens diesel is a strong contender. The ARAI figure of 21.3kmpl (D MT) holds up decently in daily use, with users reporting real-world mileage of around 18.5kmpl—making it one of the most fuel-efficient 7-seaters you can buy today. The automatic on the other hand delivers around 14-15kmpl.
The Alcazar diesel manual claims an impressive 20.4kmpl, but in real-world city-highway driving, it settles at around 18.2kmpl. The Alcazar diesel automatic on the other hand is claimed to deliver 18.1kmpl and returns around 15.5-16kmpl as reported by the users.