Tata Harrier Diesel Mileage: Claimed vs Real

Tata’s latest offering, the Harrier, is powered by the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder Kryotec diesel engine that also powers the Jeep Compass. In the Harrier, this engine is available in a lower state of tune as it produces 33PS less power than the Jeep. Currently, it is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission, but an automatic variant is coming later this year.

We recently tested the Tata Harrier for its fuel efficiency and came back with some interesting findings. Take a look.

You can read our Tata Harrier review for all the details on the new SUV. The real-world efficiency figures are lower than Tata’s claimed numbers. That’s only expected since claimed figures are recorded under a controlled environment which are much more favourable than the real world.

If your travel is predominantly limited within city confines and a few inter-city journeys in the middle, the Harrier should be able to return a mileage of around 12 kmpl of diesel. That number is bound to drop in stop-go traffic, though. On the other hand, if you cruise on relatively wide and empty stretches without much of a traffic bother, expect an increase in that figure by around 2 kmpl.

Our road test team drives cars with a light foot and without any hurry so it’s possible to have a deviation from our tested figures. It also depends on the traffic density in your city. If you own a Tata Harrier, do share your fuel efficiency findings in the comments section below.

Source: cardekho.com