Joseph Fernandes Toyota Rumion will be launching soon in the coming days and will rival the Maruti Ertiga, Kia Carens, Maruti XL6, and Renault Triber. So, why not we compare the Rumion against its rivals and see where does it stand in the segment line-up against its rivals –
Toyota Rumion vs Rivals – Engine Comparison!
| Toyota Rumion | Maruti Ertiga/XL6 | Kia Carens | Renault Triber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Petrol | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder K15C Smart Hybrid Petrol | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Petrol | 1.0 L 3-Cylinder Petrol |
| Displacement | 1462cc | 1462cc | 1497cc | 999cc |
| Power | 101.65 BHP | 101.65 BHP | 113.42 BHP | 71.01 BHP |
| Torque | 136.8 NM | 136.8 NM | 144 NM | 96 NM |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 20.51 kmpl – MT 20.11 kmpl – AT | 20.51 kmpl – MT 20.3 kmpl – AT | – | 20 kmpl – MT 18.2 kmpl – AMT |
In Engine Options, Rumion and its rivals comes with normal petrol powertrain. The Rumion is powered by the 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Petrol Engine producing 101.65 BHP and 136.8 NM of torque paired to 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 20.51 kmpl fuel efficiency, and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox with 20.11 kmpl fuel efficiency. The Maruti Ertiga and the XL6 comes with the same 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine producing 101.65 BHP and 136.8 NM of torque paired to 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 20.51 kmpl fuel efficiency, and 6-speed Automatic Gearbox with 20.3 kmpl fuel efficiency.
Then there is the Kia Carens with 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Petrol Engine producing 113.42 BHP and 144 NM of torque mated to 6-speed Manual Gearbox only. The Renault Triber comes with 1.0 L 3-Cylinder Petrol Engine producing 71.01 BHP and 96 NM of torque mated to 5-speed Manual Gearbox with 20 kmpl fuel efficiency, and 5-speed Automatic Gearbox with 18.2 kmpl.
| Toyota Rumion | Maruti Ertiga/XL6 | Kia Carens | Renault Triber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | – | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel | – |
| Displacement | – | – | 1493cc | – |
| Power | – | – | 114.41 BHP | – |
| Torque | – | – | 250 NM | – |
| Transmission Type | – | – | 6-speed iMT, AT | – |
The Kia Carens is the only MUV in this segment to offer turbo diesel powertrain. The 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel Engine producing 114.41 BHP and 250 NM of torque paired to 6-speed iMT and Automatic Gearbox.
| Toyota Rumion | Maruti Ertiga | Maruti XL6 | Kia Carens | Renault Triber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder CNG | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder K15C CNG | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder CNG | – | – |
| Displacement | 1462cc | 1462cc | 1462cc | – | – |
| Power | 86.63 BHP | 86.63 BHP | 86.63 BHP | – | – |
| Torque | 121.5 NM | 121.5 NM | 121.5 NM | – | – |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT | 5-speed MT | – | – |
| Fuel Efficiency | 26.11 km/kg | 26.11 km/kg | 26.32 km/kg | – | – |
Other than the Rumion, the Ertiga and XL6 comes with the CNG fuel option. The 1.5 L 4-Cylinder CNG Engine that has the same power of 86.63 BHP and torque output of 121.5 NM of torque mated to 5-speed Manual Gearbox with the Rumion and Ertiga having the same fuel efficiency of 26.11 km/kg, and the XL6 having the fuel efficiency of 26.32 km/kg.
| Toyota Rumion | Maruti Ertiga/XL6 | Kia Carens | Renault Triber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | – | 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol | – |
| Displacement | – | – | 1482cc | – |
| Power | – | – | 157.81 BHP | – |
| Torque | – | – | 253 NM | – |
| Transmission Type | – | – | 6-speed iMT, 7-speed DCT | – |
The Kia Carens is the only MUV in the segment to feature 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol producing 157.81 BHP and 253 NM of torque paired to 6-speed iMT and 7-speed DCT Gearbox.
Toyota Rumion vs Rivals – Price Comparison!
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Renault Triber | Rs. 6.33 – Rs. 8.97 L |
| Maruti Ertiga | Rs. 8.64 – Rs. 13.08 L |
| Toyota Rumion | Rs. 10.29 – Rs. 13.68 L |
| Kia Carens | Rs. 10.45 – Rs. 18.90 L |
| Maruti XL6 | Rs. 11.56 – Rs.14.82 L |
As you can see, the Toyota Rumion is positioned between the Maruti Ertiga and the Kia Carens as its priced between Rs. 10.29 – Rs. 13.68 Lakh.
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