Hyundai Alcazar fuel efficiency concern: Do I buy petrol or diesel SUV?

I don't want to get stuck with single-digit fuel economy figures post purchase.

BHPian nadbe recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Team,

I am finalizing the Hyundai Alcazar petrol AT Signature. How much FE should I expect? As such, my yearly running will be less than 8k with 80% city driving. Although my running is less, don't want to get stuck with 5 -6 km/l mileage.

If petrol AT is bound to reach 5 to 6 km/l after around 1 - 2 years of usage, I may consider diesel. It will help in resale as well.

Here's what BHPian vivekkp had to say on the matter:

The general rule I follow is that for heavier cars, diesel is the preferred option. This is because cars which seat 6+ have higher chances for carrying more load than a 5-seater and also the kerb weight of these cars are higher. In these cases, the extra torque + larger band provided by the diesel improves the driveability.

But you have to go ahead with what your heart liked.

Here's what BHPian yajaman99 had to say on the matter:

I am using the Alcazar 1.5 AT 6S in Bangalore and I normally keep the panoramic roof open.

When the car is parked in the sun for a few hours the cabin does get hot.

So I normally open the windows and pop open the sunroof and fire up the Aircon to full. I would say in 5 to 10 mins all is good.

So depending on where I park I at times close the panoramic roof.

Summary, no complaints on the Air Con front.

I too was in this situation of FE Petrol vs Diesel.

You need to understand what is your driving usage, each person is different.

Take me for example I use the car for short runs to the local grocery store 2km away and to my parent's place 3 km away.

The short runs play a big factor in FE if you ask me.

My current FE without going to the office (60 km round trip) is around 12km/l

So when I calculated the Petrol 2.0L FE for my usage I was sure I would get around 7 to 9 Km/l and overall may hit a 10 but need to be prepared for single-digit at times.

Below is a picture of the Accumulated info, I am going by the car's calculation and not by the full tank to full tank approach.

If FE is a major concern the other option is an Electric Vehicle. I was very close to getting MG ZS EV instead of the Alcazar however for the following reason I did not.

1. I stay in a rented apartment
2. Was not able to upgrade to 3Phase power
3. Did not want to connect the 15amp plug all the time for charging
4. The Alcazar's Gadgets got me hooked

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