Both these Japanese compact SUVs are powered by a 100hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, and have a 5-speed manual gearbox.
The Nissan Magnite and Toyota Taisor are among the many that vie in the fiercely competitive compact SUV space. Both these sub-four-metre crossovers have naturally aspirated petrol engines with an AMT option, and a 100hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with manual and automatic options. Here, we compare the real world fuel economy of the Magnite Turbo and Taisor Turbo in manual form.
- Nissan Magnite Turbo MT ARAI efficiency is 19.9kpl
- Toyota Taisor Turbo MT ARAI efficiency is 21.18kpl
Nissan Magnite vs Toyota Taisor price and specifications
| Nissan Magnite vs Toyota Taisor Turbo price and specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Magnite | Taisor | |
| Engine type | 3 cyl, turbo-petrol | 3 cyl, turbo-petrol |
| Displacement (cc) | 999 | 998 |
| Power (hp) | 100 | 100 |
| Torque (Nm) | 160 | 148 |
| Manual transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1013 | 1015-1030 |
| ARAI efficiency (kpl) | 19.9 | 21.18 |
| Auto start stop | No | Yes |
| Price range (Rs, lakh) | 9.38-10.54 | 10.56-11.48 |
In terms of specifications and price, the Magnite and Taisor are well-matched, with Nissan’s compact SUV coming across as the more affordable one, with a lower kerb weight, and a 12Nm higher torque figure. However, the Toyota boasts auto start-stop tech, and an ARAI figure that is 1.28kpl higher.
Nissan Magnite vs Toyota Taisor real world efficiency test result
Magnite Turbo MT mileage is 14.45kpl
In our real world fuel efficiency tests, the Nissan Magnite managed to go 12.8km on a litre of petrol in the city, while our highway tests saw it achieve 16.1kpl. This averages to 14.45kpl, which is 5.45kpl less than the ARAI figure of 19.9kpl,
Taisor Turbo MT mileage is 13.8kpl
The Taisor managed to better the Magnite’s highway run by 0.6kpl, posting a 16.7kpl figure. However, Toyota’s compact SUV delivered 10.9kpl in our city fuel economy tests, which has brought the average real world efficiency to 13.8kpl. Not only does this mean the Magnite is more frugal than the Taisor in our real world tests, the 13.8kpl number is a whopping 7.38kpl less than the ARAI mileage figure of 21.18kpl.
Autocar India’s fuel efficiency testing
Before our real-world fuel-efficiency tests, we fill our test cars’ tanks to the brim and maintain tyre pressures based on the manufacturer’s recommendation. These cars are driven in fixed city and highway loops in and around Navi Mumbai, and we maintain certain average speeds. Throughout the tests, there is only one person in each car, running the aircon and other electricals, such as the audio system, indicators and wipers, when required, just like a regular user would. Periodic driver swaps further neutralise variations in driver patterns. At the end of each cycle, we calculate efficiency by filling the tanks to full again.
Also see:
Toyota Taisor long term review, 7,500km report
