Delhi's 7-seater commercial taxi market is split between two very different vehicles: the affordable Maruti Ertiga and the premium Toyota Innova Crysta. Both carry 7 passengers and hold commercial permits, but they target different customer segments and generate very different economics. Here's the full 2026 comparison for Delhi operators.
Price & Acquisition Cost — Delhi NCR (2026)
- Ertiga 2019 CNG (1.4L km, commercial RC): ₹6 – ₹7.5 lakh
- Innova Crysta 2019 diesel (1.4L km, commercial RC): ₹10 – ₹13 lakh
- Ertiga 2021 (70K km): ₹8.5 – ₹10.5 lakh
- Innova Crysta 2021 (70K km): ₹15 – ₹18 lakh
- Acquisition advantage: Ertiga costs 40–50% less for the same year
Running Cost & Mileage — Delhi Use
- Ertiga CNG (city, AC on): 20–24 km/kg — fuel cost ₹3.2–3.8/km at ₹76/kg CNG
- Innova Crysta diesel (city, AC on): 14–17 km/litre — fuel cost ₹5.6–6.8/km at ₹95/litre
- Monthly fuel for 150 km/day: Ertiga CNG ₹12,000–₹15,000 vs Innova ₹22,000–₹30,000
- Tyre cost: Ertiga ₹4,500–₹6,000 each vs Innova ₹7,000–₹10,000 each
- Running cost winner: Ertiga CNG by a significant margin
Earnings Comparison — Delhi 2026
- Ertiga: Ola/Uber Mini Van category — 1.2–1.5x base fare. Gross: ₹35,000–₹55,000/month
- Innova Crysta: Ola Prime/Uber Premier — 1.5–2x base fare. Gross: ₹55,000–₹85,000/month
- Airport transfers: Ertiga ₹1,500–₹2,500 per trip vs Innova ₹2,000–₹3,500
- Outstation: Ertiga ₹2,000–₹3,000 Delhi-Jaipur vs Innova ₹2,800–₹4,500
- Earnings winner: Innova Crysta earns 50–60% more per trip
Which Should You Buy?
If budget is the primary constraint (under ₹8 lakh), the Ertiga CNG is the clear choice — lowest acquisition cost, lowest running cost, and still a 7-seater. For operators targeting premium customers, airport contracts, or corporate fleets, the Innova Crysta pays off its higher price with premium fares. Many experienced Delhi fleet operators run both: Ertigas for high-frequency city routes and Crystas for premium/outstation work.