Ask any Indian family looking for a 7-seater on a budget, and the Ertiga will be at the top of their list. And for good reason it is spacious, cheap to run, and easy to maintain, and Maruti's service network reaches every town. It is India's best-selling MPV, month after month.
So here is the full picture the real price, the class-leading CNG mileage, and which variant is the smart buy. In simple words.
Maruti Ertiga price (2026)
The Ertiga starts at around ₹8.97 lakh ex-showroom for the base LXi. The top variant goes up to about ₹14.5 lakh ex-showroom. On-road, the popular ZXi CNG comes to roughly ₹13.5 lakh in Delhi.
Check the exact price for your city on our Maruti Ertiga page, and see the EMI on our EMI calculator.
Here is the same ladder in a table:
Ex-showroom Delhi, changes by city and offers.
Ertiga CNG: the running-cost king
If low running cost is your goal, the Ertiga CNG is one of the smartest buys in India. It gives a claimed 26.11 km/kg—excellent for a 7-seater. Owners regularly report a real 22–24 km/kg, which means very low fuel bills even for a full family car.
This is exactly why the Ertiga CNG is so popular with families and taxi drivers alike. One honest point—the CNG cylinder sits in the boot, so luggage space drops to about 209 liters with all seats up. For daily use and school runs, that is fine, but for big holiday luggage with 7 people, it gets tight. The CNG comes with a manual gearbox only.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
MUV/MPVReal mileage: petrol and CNG
On petrol, the Ertiga uses a 1.5L engine with Smart Hybrid tech (mild-hybrid) making 102bhp. Claimed mileage is 20.3–20.51 kmpl, and real-world is around 15–18 kmpl — good for a 7-seater. There is also a 6-speed automatic option with paddle shifters for easy city driving. On CNG, expect a real 22–24 km/kg. Simply put, few 7-seaters cost this little to run.
Space and features
The Ertiga's big strength is its space. Thanks to the longer wheelbase of the current model, the third row is genuinely usable—better than most rivals where the last row is just for show. The Smart Flexi seating lets you fold rows to carry more luggage when needed.
Features on higher variants include a touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, push-button start, auto climate control, cruise control, rear AC vents, and LED tail lamps. It is not a flashy cabin, but it is practical, comfortable and well built — exactly what a family car should be.
Toyota Rumion
MUV/MPVWhich Ertiga should you buy?
Simple advice. For most families, the ZXi (petrol) is the sweet spot — you get the touchscreen, cruise control, auto climate and alloys without paying top-model money.
Choose the VXi CNG or ZXi CNG if you have high daily running and want the lowest fuel cost — the CNG saving is huge over the years. Choose the ZXi AT (automatic) if you drive a lot in city traffic and want an easy, clutch-free drive.
If you are comparing 7-seaters, their main rivals are the Toyota Rumion (same car, Toyota badge), the Maruti XL6 (premium Ertiga), and the Kia Carens. See them all in our best 7-seater car guide and line them up on our comparison tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of the Maruti Ertiga in 2026? The Ertiga starts around ₹8.97 lakh ex-showroom for the base LXi and goes up to about ₹14.5 lakh for the top variant. On-road, the ZXi CNG is roughly ₹13.5 lakh in Delhi.
What is the Ertiga CNG mileage? The Ertiga CNG has a claimed mileage of 26.11 km/kg, one of the best for a 7-seater. Real-world figures are around 22–24 km/kg.
What is the real petrol mileage of the Ertiga? Against the ARAI claim of about 20.5 kmpl, owners report a real-world 15–18 kmpl, which is good for a 7-seater MPV.
Is the Ertiga a true 7-seater? Yes. The current Ertiga has a usable third row thanks to its longer wheelbase, making it one of the more practical 7-seaters in its price range.
Which is the best Ertiga variant? The ZXi petrol is the value pick. Choose VXi CNG or ZXi CNG for the lowest running cost, or the ZXi AT for an easy automatic city drive.
Does the Ertiga come in automatic? Yes. Select petrol variants offer a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters. The CNG version is manual only.
