That one number on the fuel efficiency sticker has begun to matter more than ever now. This is because the ongoing West-Asia conflict has triggered fuel prices across cities, making people prioritise those cars or bikes that can reduce monthly fuel expenses. We curated the list of five cars that claims to cross the 25km/l mark as their mileage figures. The good news is that all of these models are priced within the reach of the everyday buyer. So, if you are planning to buy an affordable car in India with a mileage of over 25km/l, here's a list.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio (26.68km/l)
Starting Price: Rs 4.70 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio hatch is among the most fuel efficient petrol car on Indian roads. The ARAI certified mileage of Celerio's AMT variant is 26.68km/l.
This is the figure that no other petrol only car in its segment has managed to claim. While the CNG model claims 34.43 km/kg. The 1.0-litre K10C DualJet engine has two injectors per cylinder instead of one, and it delivers a finer, more precise fuel spray for a more complete burn.
Maruti Suzuki Swift
Starting Price: 5.79 lakh (ex-showroom)
The new-gen Swift's AMT variant comes with an ARAI-certified mileage of 25.75km/l, while the CNG trim offers around 32.85 km/kg. The Z-Series engine dishes out 81hp and 112Nm torque, and the AMT gearbox ensures balancing driving ease with economy.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Starting Price: Rs 6.26 lakh (ex-showroom)
The best-selling carries an ARAI-certified mileage of 25.71km/l on the AMT variant. The same 1.2-litre petrol engine and AGS automatic transmission that power the Swift is employed in the sedan. In CNG guise, the sedan claims to return 33.73km/kg of fuel efficiency. These numbers make the Dzire fuel-efficient sedans in its price bracket.
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Maruti Suzuki WagonR
Starting Price: Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
The WagonR consistently ranks among top-selling cars in the country, month after month. The tall boy hatch's 1.0-litre petrol unit with AMT claims a mileage of 25.19km/l. The Wagon R CNG returns an 34.05km/kg mileage figure. The car remains on of the most accessible entry point for first-time car buyers in the country.
Hyundai Exter
Starting Price: Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom)
For people who want an SUV look without using much fuel the Exter CNG is a good choice. It gives a mileage of 27.10km/kg. The CNG variant makes the Exter one the most fuel-efficient micro SUVs currently on sale in India. The dual-cylinder CNG technology also frees up more usable boot space, compared to traditional single-cylinder CNG setups.
