Maruti Suzuki Ertiga vs Maruti Suzuki XL6
The Ertiga is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹8.90 lakh against ₹11.62 lakh for the XL6. Only the Ertiga has been crash-tested (3 stars). The Ertiga claims better mileage (up to 26.11 km/l). The Ertiga seats more people (up to 7).
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Ertiga vs XL6: specs and prices
| Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | Maruti Suzuki XL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹8.90 L – ₹13.14 L | ₹11.62 L – ₹14.52 L |
| Body type | MUV / MPV | MUV / MPV |
| Fuel | Hybrid, CNG | Hybrid, CNG |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic | Manual, Automatic |
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 20.3–26.11 km/l | 20.27–20.97 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 |
| Crash-test rating | 3-star (Global NCAP) | Not tested |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Variants | 9 | 7 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹11.30 L | ₹12.97 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga or the Maruti Suzuki XL6?
- The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga starts at ₹8.90 lakh ex-showroom; the Maruti Suzuki XL6 starts at ₹11.62 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Ertiga or the XL6?
- Ertiga: 3-star Global NCAP; XL6: not crash-tested yet. Up to 6 and 6 airbags respectively.
- Which is better, the Ertiga or the XL6?
- The Ertiga is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹8.90 lakh against ₹11.62 lakh for the XL6. Only the Ertiga has been crash-tested (3 stars). The Ertiga claims better mileage (up to 26.11 km/l). The Ertiga seats more people (up to 7). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.