Tour S claimed CNG mileage
34.30 km/kg
Manufacturer claim
COMMERCIAL TAXI CAR COMPARISON
Dzire Tour S CNG vs Hyundai Prime SD CNG
A taxi-owner comparison focused on purchase setup, manufacturer-claimed CNG mileage, fuel economics, support and commercial-use practicality.
Manufacturer data re-checked: September 2026
Prime SD claimed CNG mileage
28.40 km/kg
Manufacturer claim
Tour S ex-showroom reference
₹7,09,800*
Current manufacturer reference
Prime SD ex-showroom reference
₹6,95,600*
Current manufacturer reference
Quick answer: Tour S leads on manufacturer-claimed CNG mileage. PRIME SD has the lower current ex-showroom reference and adds rear AC vents plus commercial equipment such as VLTD with panic buttons. There is no universal winner: the better taxi depends on your local purchase cost, monthly running, finance, real fuel economy, maintenance and downtime.
MARUTI SUZUKI
Tour S CNG
₹7,09,800* current ex-showroom reference
34.30 km/kg claimed CNG mileage
1197 cc • 5-speed manual
6 airbags • ABS with EBD & Brake Assist
Factory S-CNG commercial sedan
HYUNDAI
Prime SD CNG
₹6,95,600* current ex-showroom reference
28.40 km/kg claimed CNG mileage
1197 cc • 5-speed manual
6 airbags • ABS with EBD
Rear AC vent • factory CNG
Quick taxi comparison
Specifications and reference prices below use current manufacturer information. Claimed mileage is not the same as real-world taxi mileage.
| Taxi factor | Tour S | Prime SD |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Maruti Suzuki Tour S CNG | Hyundai Prime SD 1.2 MT CNG |
| Current manufacturer ex-showroom reference | ₹7,09,800* | ₹6,95,600* |
| Passenger segment | Commercial sedan | Commercial sedan |
| Engine | 1197 cc | 1197 cc |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Manufacturer-claimed CNG mileage | 34.30 km/kg | 28.40 km/kg |
| CNG power | 51.3 kW / 69.75 PS @ 5700 rpm | 50.5 kW / 69 PS @ 6000 rpm |
| CNG torque | 101.8 Nm | 95.2 Nm |
| Safety | 6 airbags; ABS with EBD and Brake Assist | 6 airbags; ABS with EBD |
| Passenger comfort | Front & rear power windows; digital AC | Front & rear power windows; rear AC vent |
| Commercial-use equipment | Factory S-CNG commercial model; speed limiting function | Factory CNG; speed limiter; VLTD with panic buttons |
| Commercial-use focus | High-running city, airport and fleet duty | City, airport and corporate sedan duty |
Official sources checked: Maruti Suzuki Tour S and Hyundai PRIME SD. Vehicle specifications, prices and warranty/support terms can change, so re-check them before purchase.
STATE-WISE • 2026 REFERENCE CASES
Commercial acquisition cost comparison
Select a state to see available local reference data. We show figures only where we have suitable evidence rather than copying one state's charges across India.
✓ Jharkhand commercial reference data available
Maruti Suzuki Tour S CNG
Documented Jharkhand owner purchase case
Vehicle / sale amount₹7,17,252
Insurance₹30,834
Jharkhand RTO / tax / permit payment₹75,258
FASTag₹750
VLTD GPS₹5,000
ACTUAL ACQUISITION + COMMERCIAL SETUP COST
₹8,29,094
Hyundai Prime SD CNG
Jharkhand commercial on-road quotation • 10 Sep 2026
Quoted as a complete commercial setup including vehicle price, registration / road tax, insurance, permit and VLTD requirements.
Individual permit and VLTD amounts are not shown separately because the supporting quotation provides the complete commercial on-road amount rather than a fully itemised breakup for every commercial requirement.
COMMERCIAL ON-ROAD QUOTATION
₹7,80,000
Jharkhand reference-case difference: On these documented figures, Hyundai Prime SD CNG is ₹49,094 lower than the Tour S CNG owner purchase case. These are date-specific reference cases, not guaranteed current prices or final quotations.
Price Disclaimer: Prices and costs shown on CommercialTaxi.com are indicative/reference figures only and may vary by city, state, dealer, vehicle variant, date of purchase, insurance provider, registration authority, applicable taxes, permit type, VLTD/GPS requirements, discounts, financing and other charges. Some figures may be based on dealer quotations or real-world owner purchase examples. They should not be treated as a final quotation or offer for sale. Please verify the latest price, specifications, eligibility and statutory charges directly with the vehicle dealer, manufacturer, insurer and relevant transport authority before making a purchase or financial decision.
FUEL ECONOMICS FOR TAXI OWNERS
Fuel Cost Based on Manufacturer-Claimed Mileage
Enter your local CNG price and monthly running. The calculator uses 34.30 km/kg for Tour S CNG and 28.40 km/kg for Prime SD CNG, both manufacturer-claimed figures.
₹/kg
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TOUR S CNG
34.30 km/kg
Fuel cost: ₹2.62/km
Manufacturer-claimed CNG mileage; actual taxi mileage can differ.
PRIME SD CNG
28.40 km/kg
Fuel cost: ₹3.17/km
Manufacturer-claimed CNG mileage; actual taxi mileage can differ.
km/month
Use a preset or enter your actual monthly taxi running.
YOUR RUNNING
5,000 km/month
60,000 km/year
TOUR S FUEL
₹13,120/month
₹1,57,434/year
PRIME SD FUEL
₹15,845/month
₹1,90,141/year
TOUR S FUEL SAVING
₹2,726/month
₹32,706/year
Quick monthly running comparison
| Monthly running | Tour S CNG | Prime SD CNG | Tour S fuel saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000 km 36,000 km/year | ₹7,872/month 87.5 kg CNG | ₹9,507/month 105.6 kg CNG | ₹1,635/month ₹19,624/year |
| 5,000 km 60,000 km/year | ₹13,120/month 145.8 kg CNG | ₹15,845/month 176.1 kg CNG | ₹2,726/month ₹32,706/year |
| 7,000 km 84,000 km/year | ₹18,367/month 204.1 kg CNG | ₹22,183/month 246.5 kg CNG | ₹3,816/month ₹45,789/year |
Fuel cost up to 2,00,000 km
This compares fuel expense by total vehicle kilometres, independent of how many months it takes you to reach the milestone.
| Total running | Tour S fuel cost | Prime SD fuel cost | Tour S fuel saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 km | ₹1,31,195 1,457.7 kg CNG | ₹1,58,451 1,760.6 kg CNG | ₹27,255 |
| 1,00,000 km | ₹2,62,391 2,915.5 kg CNG | ₹3,16,901 3,521.1 kg CNG | ₹54,511 |
| 1,50,000 km | ₹3,93,586 4,373.2 kg CNG | ₹4,75,352 5,281.7 kg CNG | ₹81,766 |
| 2,00,000 km | ₹5,24,781 5,830.9 kg CNG | ₹6,33,803 7,042.3 kg CNG | ₹1,09,021 |
Calculation: distance ÷ manufacturer-claimed km/kg × your CNG price. Fuel-only comparison; excludes petrol used during starting/operation, maintenance, tyres, insurance, finance, downtime and other operating costs. Real-world mileage can materially change the result.
COMMERCIAL-OWNER FACTORS
Beyond mileage: what matters on daily taxi duty
Passenger comfort
PRIME SD lists a rear AC vent plus front and rear power windows. Tour S lists a digital air conditioner plus front and rear power windows.
Commercial safety
Both list 6 airbags. Tour S lists ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, while PRIME SD lists ABS with EBD, an 80 km/h speed-limiting function and VLTD with panic buttons.
Warranty / support
Hyundai's PRIME SD product page states 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty and 3-year roadside assistance, and mentions an extended-warranty option up to 5 years/1,80,000 km. Because Hyundai's general extended-warranty terms also contain taxi/fleet exclusions, confirm PRIME-specific extended-warranty eligibility in writing before purchase.
MAINTENANCE EVIDENCE
We will not publish invented service costs
Hyundai currently advertises PRIME SD maintenance at 47 paise/km, but that is a manufacturer claim based on its stated maintenance assumptions—not a real-world all-in taxi maintenance bill. A proper ownership comparison should also include service, tyres, brakes, clutch, CNG-system work and high-mileage wear. Until we have sufficiently comparable verified rupee bills for both vehicles, we will keep actual maintenance costs unfilled.
Manufacturer claim
Useful for comparison only when clearly labelled. It is not a substitute for an actual commercial-taxi service bill.
Dealer estimate
Use only when clearly labelled as city- and date-specific indicative pricing.
Actual owner bill
Best evidence for real commercial-vehicle maintenance cost when anonymised and documented.
TAXI-OWNER VERDICT
Which one looks stronger for a taxi owner?
Tour S CNG: stronger on claimed fuel economy
Tour S has the clear manufacturer-claimed CNG mileage advantage: 34.30 km/kg versus 28.40 km/kg. For a high-running taxi, that difference can become significant, so use the fuel calculator with your own monthly kilometres and local CNG price.
Prime SD CNG: lower current ex-showroom reference
PRIME SD currently carries the lower manufacturer-published ex-showroom reference and adds taxi-duty features including a rear AC vent and VLTD with panic buttons. Its case should still be judged against local commercial setup cost and real-world fuel, service and downtime experience.
CommercialTaxi view: there is no universal winner for every taxi owner. If high monthly running and fuel economy dominate your decision, Tour S deserves close attention. If purchase price, rear-seat comfort and Hyundai's published support proposition matter more, PRIME SD deserves consideration. Before buying, compare your city-specific acquisition cost, finance structure, expected kilometres, real fuel economy, maintenance evidence, downtime and resale expectations.
Check Your Own Taxi Profit →COMMON QUESTIONS
Tour S CNG vs PRIME SD CNG FAQ
Which car has better claimed CNG mileage?
Maruti Suzuki currently publishes 34.30 km/kg for Tour S CNG, while Hyundai publishes 28.40 km/kg for PRIME SD CNG. These are manufacturer-claimed figures, not guaranteed real-world taxi mileage.
Which car has the lower current ex-showroom reference price?
Hyundai PRIME SD is currently shown at ₹6,95,600 ex-showroom, while Maruti Suzuki Tour S CNG is shown at ₹7,09,800. Final commercial on-road cost can differ materially by state, insurance, permit, VLTD/GPS, dealer charges and discounts.
Does the cheaper ex-showroom car always cost less to own?
No. Taxi ownership cost also depends on fuel economy, monthly running, finance, maintenance, tyres, downtime, insurance, permits, resale and local statutory charges.
Are the Ranchi/Jharkhand figures nationwide prices?
No. The Jharkhand figures shown in the state-wise section are reference cases only. They should not be treated as nationwide on-road prices or guaranteed current quotations.
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Price Disclaimer: Prices and costs shown on CommercialTaxi.com are indicative/reference figures only and may vary by city, state, dealer, vehicle variant, date of purchase, insurance provider, registration authority, applicable taxes, permit type, VLTD/GPS requirements, discounts, financing and other charges. Some figures may be based on dealer quotations or real-world owner purchase examples. They should not be treated as a final quotation or offer for sale. Please verify the latest price, specifications, eligibility and statutory charges directly with the vehicle dealer, manufacturer, insurer and relevant transport authority before making a purchase or financial decision.