Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Toyota Rumion: Performance, Features and Price

Maruti Suzuki XL6 and Toyota Rumion are family MPVs that are comfortable for everyday driving and extended travel. They both come powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, have both manual and automatic transmission and are available with CNG versions. The XL6, however, has 6 seats and second row captain seats while the Rumion has a 7 seat configuration. This will depend on seating preference, comfort and cost.

Performance

The Maruti Suzuki XL6 features a 1.5-litre K-Series and petrol engine with 103 PS and 136.8 Nm of torque. It comes in five-speed manual and in six-speed automatic. The engine is capable of producing smooth power for city driving and highway trips. The XL6 is also available with a CNG version which is fitted at the factory with a manual transmission. It promises up to 20.97 km/l for the petrol manual (26.32 km/kg for the CNG version).

The Toyota Rumion also features a 1.03-litre K-Series petrol engine with 103 PS (102 bhp) and approximately 137 Nm of torque. It is available with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The CNG version has also been made available in factory by-the-factory/kit basis. Toyota's claimed city range for the petrol manual is up to 20.51 km/l, automatic up to 20.11 km/l and CNG up to 26.11 km/kg.

The performance of both models is similar as their engine outputs are similar. Their differences lie more in the layout of the cabins, equipment and design.

Features: Safety and Comfort

The XL6 is geared towards a more upscale 6-seat ride. The front seats are divided for individual comfort on the back seats, and higher variants have ventilated front seats, a camera that rotates 360 degrees, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and wireless smartphone connectivity. It also comes with an infotainment system with touchscreen and smartphone connectivity, as well as cruise control. There are six airbags standard.

The Toyota Rumion is designed for a family of seven. It provides second and third row seating, rear AC vents, touch screen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and connected-car features on certain models. It comes with six airbags, vehicle stability control, hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD, brake assist and ISOFIX child-seat mounts.

In higher trims, the XL6 might be interesting to those who like to ride in a captain seat and want more comfort. The Rumion is available in an additional seating position which can be helpful for larger families. Equipment may differ depending on variant, buyers should verify equipment details of the version they wish to buy.

Price

The price of the Maruti Suzuki XL6 is around ₹11.62 lakh to ₹16.16 lakh ex-showroom, based on variant and transmission. The CNG package can be had on the Zeta model.

The Toyota Rumion will be available in the range of about ₹9.79 lakh ex-showroom depending on the variant, transmission and fuel options. Different variants of the petrol automatic and CNG versions are priced differently, so the difference in the prices of the latest version of the cars should be confirmed with the Toyota dealer.

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Conclusion

The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is a worthwhile consideration for those looking for a six seater cabin, second row captain seats and extra comforts in higher variants. The Toyota Rumion offers a practical family option that offers a similar petrol and CNG powertrain to the spacious seven-seater.

They're both very similar with regards to engine performance, so seating capacity, features and the overall cost on the road are important considerations.