The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is a compact sedan sold with a 1.2-litre petrol in both manual and AMT versions. Its test is useful because it compares the two gearboxes on the same engine.
Test results at a glance
| Variant | Claimed km/l | City km/l | Highway km/l | 50/50 mixed km/l | Mixed vs claim | Tank (L) | Est. range per tank | Running cost (Rs/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dzire 1.2 petrol 5-speed AMT | 25.71 | 16.08 | 20.78 | 18.13 | -29% | 37 | 604 km | 5.79 |
| Dzire 1.2 petrol MT | 24.79 | 13.32 | 21.78 | 16.53 | -33% | 37 | 550 km | 6.35 |
What the test showed
Dzire 1.2 petrol 5-speed AMT was tested on 19 Jul 2026. It returned 16.08 km/l in the city, -37% against the claimed 25.71 km/l, and 20.78 km/l on the highway, -19% against the claim. Combining the two routes in an even 50/50 split gives a mixed figure of 18.13 km/l, which is -29% against the claim.
Dzire 1.2 petrol MT was tested on 28 Jun 2026. It returned 13.32 km/l in the city, -46% against the claimed 24.79 km/l, and 21.78 km/l on the highway, -12% against the claim. Combining the two routes in an even 50/50 split gives a mixed figure of 16.53 km/l, which is -33% against the claim.
The AMT is clearly better in the city, while the manual is slightly better on the highway.
Range and running cost
- Dzire 1.2 petrol 5-speed AMT: with a 37-litre tank, the estimated range per fill is about 604 km (90% of tank × mixed km/l, to leave a small reserve). At the test fuel price of Rs 105/L, the running cost works out to about Rs 5.79 per km on the mixed figure.
- Dzire 1.2 petrol MT: with a 37-litre tank, the estimated range per fill is about 550 km (90% of tank × mixed km/l, to leave a small reserve). At the test fuel price of Rs 105/L, the running cost works out to about Rs 6.35 per km on the mixed figure.
Who should consider this
- Buyers who want the best city economy from the Dzire
- Buyers who prefer a manual gearbox
- Commuters should consider the AMT
How to read these figures
- The claimed figure is the one V3Cars lists in its test table. Our city, highway and mixed numbers are the tested results and are not adjusted.
- The mixed figure is the harmonic mean of the city and highway results, which is the correct way to average fuel economy across two distances.
- Running cost uses the fuel price from the V3Cars test, so compare the cost per km only within the same fuel type.
Data notes and limits
- Each variant was tested once on the route and date shown, on Delhi NCR roads. Traffic, load, tyre pressure, air-conditioning use and driving style all move real figures.
- V3Cars' own reports describe highway cruising near 100 km/h, but several recorded highway averages were lower. Treat the highway number as indicative rather than exact.
- Where a model has two tests, both are shown separately rather than averaged, so you can see how much the figures moved between runs.
Tips to get closer to real-world figures
- Keep tyre pressure at the recommended level, since under-inflated tyres can cost a noticeable share of economy.
- Use the air-conditioning sparingly in stop-start traffic, and use the eco mode where the car offers it.
- Accelerate gently and anticipate traffic, which saves more fuel in the city than almost any other habit.
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