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Honda's first-ever MPV for India - the Mobilio is surely one of the most awaited vehicles of the year. Expected to be launched in the second half of 2014, the Mobilio will take on both the Maruti Ertiga and Toyota Innova. While the Innova is known for its comfort, spaciousness and drivability, the Ertiga is a more affordable, frugal and has an impressive ride quality. After the launch of Mobilio MPV, which Honda will pitch as a more premium mid-sized MPV, people will have a product that is both more feature rich and most fuel efficient of the lot.
So, for all the people who are planning to buy an MPV this year, we compare Honda's MPV with its rivals on the basis of spaciousness, power, mileage and pricing.
Spaciousness
Since, the MPVs/MUVs are known for their spacious character, the overall dimension of a car is the most important aspect. In this department, the Toyota Innova scores more than both the Ertiga and upcoming Mobilio. The Innova measures 4585mm in length, 1765 in width and 1760mm in height, along with the class-leading 2750mm of the wheelbase. The Innova is the only car among the three to offer both the seven and eight seater models, other two are seven-seaters.
The Mobilio with its 4386mm length, 1683mm width and 1603mm height will be the least spacious vehicle among the three. When the comparison is between the Ertiga and Mobilio, the former is found to be more spacious. With 2740mm wheelbase, the Ertiga has 90mm more space between the wheels, but the Mobilio scores more in overall length (4386mm). Also, the Ertiga has more height (1760mm) and width (1765mm) than the Mobilio.
So, in terms of dimensions, the Mobilio MPV is the smallest among the three, but is expected to offer premium interior.
Power
In this department as well, the Innova outshines both of its rivals. With a 2.0-litre petrol and 2.5-litre diesel engine options, the Innvoa is the most powerful vehicle of the lot. The 2.0-litre petrol engine of the Innova churns out an impressive 131.4bhp @ 5600rpm, while yielding 181Nm of peak torque at 4,000rpm. While the 2.5-litre diesel engine produces 100.6bhp at 3600rpm and a rather impressive 200Nm of peak torque at 1200-3600rpm.
Second in the sequence of power is the Mobilio, which will share both of its petrol and diesel engine options with the Honda City. Both the engines are proven and potent, while the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol is known for its refinement and power, the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel is the most fuel efficient engine in the country today. The petrol 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine produces 117bhp and 145Nm, while the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel belts out 98.6bhp and 200Nm.
The Maruti Ertiga is the least powerful vehicle of the three. Though, both the 1.3-litre multijet diesel and 1.4-litre K-Series petrol engine are very refined and fuel efficient. The 1.3-litre 16V DDiS petrol engine of the Ertiga develops 88.8bhp and 200Nm, while the 1.4-litre petrol engine of the MPV promises to deliver 93.7bhp and 130Nm.
Mileage
Fuel efficiency is yet another important aspect that one takes care of before buying an MPV. One buys an MPV so that an entire family/group of people can travel together in less fuel, though this wasn't the case before. Earlier, spaciousness used to be the prime concern for buyers, but cars like the Ertiga gave them an opportunity to own a car that is both spacious and fuel efficient. So, after Honda brings in the Mobilio, which is claimed to be the most fuel efficient MPV, people might prefer that over the other two.
In this area, the Mobilio might outshine both the Ertiga and Innova, thanks to the highly frugal 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel unit. The Mobilo's 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine is the same powering the City that returns the best-in-the-industry mileage of 26kmpl (ARAI certified). The Ertiga with its 1.3-litre multijet engine too is quite impressive with an ARAI certified mileage of 20.77kmpl. The Innova's 2.5-litre common-rail diesel with around 12kmpl is the least efficient of the three.
Pricing
Post the Honda Mobilio launch, people will have three MPVs in different price points, so they might choose whichever suits to their pocket. But the Mobilio MPV might have an advantage over its rivals as it will be a more premium offering than the Ertiga, and more fuel efficient than the Innova at a price point between the two. The Maruti Ertiga is priced in the range of Rs. 5.80 - 8.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), while the Toyota Innova starts at Rs. 9.43 lakh and goes upto Rs. 14.92 lakh (prices are ex-showroom, Delhi).
Overall
Basis on all the parameters we have compared these cars, the Innova is a clear winner here, leading in most departments, except for the mileage. In terms of mileage and features, the Mobilio leads the race, while if you need a car that is affordable and has a decent space and mileage, the Ertiga is the car for you.
In the second half of this year, Nissan's low-cost car brand Datsun too will roll out the GO+ MPV, which being a sub-4 metre car will enjoy excise duty cut and therefore be the most affordable MPV in India. So, one can wait for the GO hatchback based sub-compact MPV as well, if they need a seven-seater vehicle at the price of a B+ segment hatchback.
Honda's first-ever MPV for India - the Mobilio is surely one of the most awaited vehicles of the year. Expected to be launched in the second half of 2014, the Mobilio will take on both the Maruti Ertiga and Toyota Innova. While the Innova is known for its comfort, spaciousness and drivability, the Ertiga is a more affordable, frugal and has an impressive ride quality. After the launch of Mobilio MPV, which Honda will pitch as a more premium mid-sized MPV, people will have a product that is both more feature rich and most fuel efficient of the lot.
So, for all the people who are planning to buy an MPV this year, we compare Honda's MPV with its rivals on the basis of spaciousness, power, mileage and pricing.
Spaciousness
Since, the MPVs/MUVs are known for their spacious character, the overall dimension of a car is the most important aspect. In this department, the Toyota Innova scores more than both the Ertiga and upcoming Mobilio. The Innova measures 4585mm in length, 1765 in width and 1760mm in height, along with the class-leading 2750mm of the wheelbase. The Innova is the only car among the three to offer both the seven and eight seater models, other two are seven-seaters.
The Mobilio with its 4386mm length, 1683mm width and 1603mm height will be the least spacious vehicle among the three. When the comparison is between the Ertiga and Mobilio, the former is found to be more spacious. With 2740mm wheelbase, the Ertiga has 90mm more space between the wheels, but the Mobilio scores more in overall length (4386mm). Also, the Ertiga has more height (1760mm) and width (1765mm) than the Mobilio.
So, in terms of dimensions, the Mobilio MPV is the smallest among the three, but is expected to offer premium interior.
Power
In this department as well, the Innova outshines both of its rivals. With a 2.0-litre petrol and 2.5-litre diesel engine options, the Innvoa is the most powerful vehicle of the lot. The 2.0-litre petrol engine of the Innova churns out an impressive 131.4bhp @ 5600rpm, while yielding 181Nm of peak torque at 4,000rpm. While the 2.5-litre diesel engine produces 100.6bhp at 3600rpm and a rather impressive 200Nm of peak torque at 1200-3600rpm.
Second in the sequence of power is the Mobilio, which will share both of its petrol and diesel engine options with the Honda City. Both the engines are proven and potent, while the 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol is known for its refinement and power, the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel is the most fuel efficient engine in the country today. The petrol 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine produces 117bhp and 145Nm, while the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel belts out 98.6bhp and 200Nm.
The Maruti Ertiga is the least powerful vehicle of the three. Though, both the 1.3-litre multijet diesel and 1.4-litre K-Series petrol engine are very refined and fuel efficient. The 1.3-litre 16V DDiS petrol engine of the Ertiga develops 88.8bhp and 200Nm, while the 1.4-litre petrol engine of the MPV promises to deliver 93.7bhp and 130Nm.
Mileage
Fuel efficiency is yet another important aspect that one takes care of before buying an MPV. One buys an MPV so that an entire family/group of people can travel together in less fuel, though this wasn't the case before. Earlier, spaciousness used to be the prime concern for buyers, but cars like the Ertiga gave them an opportunity to own a car that is both spacious and fuel efficient. So, after Honda brings in the Mobilio, which is claimed to be the most fuel efficient MPV, people might prefer that over the other two.
In this area, the Mobilio might outshine both the Ertiga and Innova, thanks to the highly frugal 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel unit. The Mobilo's 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine is the same powering the City that returns the best-in-the-industry mileage of 26kmpl (ARAI certified). The Ertiga with its 1.3-litre multijet engine too is quite impressive with an ARAI certified mileage of 20.77kmpl. The Innova's 2.5-litre common-rail diesel with around 12kmpl is the least efficient of the three.
Pricing
Post the Honda Mobilio launch, people will have three MPVs in different price points, so they might choose whichever suits to their pocket. But the Mobilio MPV might have an advantage over its rivals as it will be a more premium offering than the Ertiga, and more fuel efficient than the Innova at a price point between the two. The Maruti Ertiga is priced in the range of Rs. 5.80 - 8.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), while the Toyota Innova starts at Rs. 9.43 lakh and goes upto Rs. 14.92 lakh (prices are ex-showroom, Delhi).
Overall
Basis on all the parameters we have compared these cars, the Innova is a clear winner here, leading in most departments, except for the mileage. In terms of mileage and features, the Mobilio leads the race, while if you need a car that is affordable and has a decent space and mileage, the Ertiga is the car for you.
In the second half of this year, Nissan's low-cost car brand Datsun too will roll out the GO+ MPV, which being a sub-4 metre car will enjoy excise duty cut and therefore be the most affordable MPV in India. So, one can wait for the GO hatchback based sub-compact MPV as well, if they need a seven-seater vehicle at the price of a B+ segment hatchback.
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