No matter how many features or how much tech Indian manufacturers offer, Indian buyers still look for cars with the best fuel efficiency. And while CNG cars offer unheard-of mileage figures, space and practicality are compromised. So, we have compiled a list of five petrol cars that offer the best mileage under Rs 6 lakh.
Renault Kwid: Best Mileage Cars
Renault recently updated the Kwid, with a few new features and a fresher look. The Kwid has been one of the cheapest cars you can buy in India, offering decent mileage and features. Speaking of mileage, the Kwid gets a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine, which has an ARAI-claimed fuel economy of 21.46 km/l for the MT and 22.3 km/l for the AMT. The Kwid carries a price tag ranging from Rs. 5.33 lakh to Rs. 6.60 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
One of the most legendary nameplates in the Indian industry, the Maruti Alto, has been the first car for many Indian families. And even today, the Alto K10 is quite relevant, offering the same value-for-money proposition and extremely low running costs. The Alto K10 gets a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine with a claimed mileage of 24.39 km/l for the MT and 24.90 km/l for the AMT. The hatchback carries a price tag ranging from Rs. 4.45 lakh to Rs. 6.46 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Maruti Suzuki WagonR: Best Mileage Cars
One of the most popular Marutis in India, the WagonR, has been a reliable choice for many. The hatchback carries a price tag ranging from Rs. 5.92 lakh to Rs. 8.16 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) and offers a good number of features for the money. The WagonR gets two engine options: a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine and a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine. The 1.0-litre unit offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 24.35 km/l with the MT and 25.19 km/l with AMT. On the other hand, the larger 1.2-litre petrol engine offers a claimed fuel economy of 23.56 km/l for the MT and 24.43 km/l for the AMT.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
The most affordable car you can buy in India, the Maruti S-Presso, is also one of the most fuel-efficient cars in the country. Powered by a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine, the S-Presso offers a claimed mileage of 24.76 km/l with the MT and 25.3 km/l with the AMT. The S-Presso carries a price tag ranging from Rs. 4.21 lakh to Rs. 6.21 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Maruti Suzuki Celerio: Best Mileage Cars
And now, the car with the best mileage in this segment is the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. Offering a claimed fuel efficiency of 25.24 km/l with the MT and 26.68 km/l with the AMT from a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine, the Celerio will offer the lowest running costs even without CNG. The hatchback carries a price tag ranging between Rs. 5.58 lakh and Rs. 7.91 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).