At Maruti Suzuki India Limited, we are driven by ground-breaking technologies that benefit every car owner who drives a Maruti Suzuki. Over the years, we have introduced a lot of new innovations that have changed the automobile industry for the better. Right from offering economical family cars to premium cars, the brand has been a pioneer ever since its inception. With our technological innovations, we strive to make a difference and enhance the driving experience for our customers all over the country.

The Powerful K15 Petrol Engine: An Overview

The naturally aspirated K15 petrol engine comes in two different variants, namely - 1) the K15B Petrol Engine 2) the K15B Petrol Engine with Smart Hybrid Technology.

K15B Petrol Engine: It is a 1.5-litre K-series petrol engine that strictly complies with BS6 emission norms. The engine is bigger and more powerful to ensure superior performance and the best mileage among cars in this engine segment. Along with that, you get NVH characteristics along with engine cooling performance. The engine has a peak power of 77 kW at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 138 Nm at 4400 rpm, leading to a peppy driving experience. The K15B petrol engine has a fuel efficiency of 17.03 km/l* that makes your drive even more exhilarating. The K15 engine, in this configuration, is available in the Vitara Brezza with manual transmission.

K15B Petrol Engine with Smart Hybrid: This is again a 1.5-litre petrol engine that is BS6 compliant and comes with the progressive Smart Hybrid Technology. It has an ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) and an advanced dual battery setup that offers features like Idle Stop Start, Brake Energy Regeneration, and Torque Assist functions. These features take your driving experience to a whole new level. The K15B petrol engine with Smart Hybrid Technology delivers the best car mileage of 20.65 km/l* in 5-speed manual variant and 20.04 km/l in Ciaz AT.

The K15B engine with Smart Hybrid Technology is available in India’s most economical family car - the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

Key Advantages of K15 Petrol Engine

Equipped to offer convenient performance, the engine offers benefits like: -

1. It has improved engine stiffness and uses advanced technologies like the silent timing chain that improves the NVH characteristics.
2. The engine delivers the best-in-class fuel efficiency that makes driving even more enjoyable and convenient. As a reference point, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga mileage in the city comes up to 19.01 km/l* in MT and 17.99 km/l* in AT.
3. It also offers improved thermal efficiency and enhanced compression ratio that further ensures an efficient fuel energy conversion.
4. The engine offers enhanced reliability and is a time-tested and proven gasoline engine.
5. It is equipped with a smart distribution less ignition system that allows for uniform and optimised combustion, leading to better performance.

Come and experience refined and fuel-efficient driving with the K15 petrol engine.

*As certified by Test Agency Under Rule 115 (G) of CMVR 1989