Many people in India are turning towards CNG cars as fuel prices continue to surge. CNG vehicles have grown from being a budget compromise to a genuinely smart buy. They offer value for money, thanks to their high mileage and low running costs. The good thing? You don't have to spend more than Rs 10 lakh to own a good CNG car in India. Here's a curated list of the five best mileage CNG cars available under Rs 10 lakh that can help keep your running costs in check.
Why Go CNG?
CNG currently costs around Rs 75–90 per kg in most major Indian cities. In comparison, petrol prices continue to hover above Rs 100 per litre. A car delivering over 30 km/kg on CNG can cost nearly one-third as much to run as a comparable petrol-powered vehicle. Over a monthly driving
distance of around 1,500 km, those fuel savings can add up significantly.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG
Maruti Suzuki dominates the chart when it comes to offering good CNG car options. The Celerio CNG is one such great alternative to its ICE counterpart. It sits at the very top of India's mileage charts, and it's not even close. With a certified efficiency of 34.43 km/kg, the Celerio is the most fuel-efficient CNG car money can buy in India right now. It is priced starting from Rs 5.98 lakh, and is the perfect option for first-time buyers and regular commuters.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG
Undeniably, the WagonR in its CNG avatar is the most sensible car purchase a middle-class Indian family can make. India's best-selling car delivers a remarkable 34.05 km/kg, which is just a whisker behind the Celerio. It is an ideal pick for families needing more headroom and practicality without compromising mileage. The CNG variant is priced from Rs 5.94 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG
The Dzire CNG is a package for those desiring a proper sedan with a boot, good looks, and good mileage. The mileage of 33.73 km/kg proves Maruti hasn't sacrificed much to put a CNG badge on this one. Several cab aggregators and self-employed drivers have always preferred the Dzire CNG for low running costs. The CNG model is priced starting at Rs 8.10 lakh.
Toyota Glanza CNG
The Toyota Glanza CNG is the badge-engineered sibling of the Baleno, but it comes loaded with features that the above-cited Maruti trio simply can't match at this price. At 30.61 km/kg, the mileage is a step below the Marutis, but you're getting a comparatively enhanced feature list. It is a perfect pick for buyers who want maximum features under Rs 10 lakh, alongside considerable mileage. Prices for the Glanza CNG start at Rs 8.17 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Hyundai Exter CNG
The Exter, in its Hy-CNG guise, offers something none of the above can: the SUV stance, a sense of road presence and a higher ground clearance. The 27.10 km/kg figure is lower than the models on this list, but the Exter compensates with its distinctive design, a sunroof on select variants, voice-enabled features, and Hyundai's BlueLink connected car technology. It is priced starting at Rs 7 lakh.
