Best Mileage Petrol and Diesel Cars Available in India

One of the main questions that pops up in our mind while buying a car is “Kitna Deti Hai?”. Hence the factor of fuel economy is one of the main aspects that is taken into consideration while buying a car. Also with the rising fuel prices, there is always a question, which is the best fuel-efficient cars in India? In addition to this, with the BS6 emission norms coming into place many of the cars have seen a revamp in their engine line up. Hence we at MyNewCar.in bring the list of the latest fuel-efficient petrol and diesel cars that are available on sale in the Indian market.
List of Top 10 Fuel Efficient Petrol Cars
1. Renault Kwid
Price Range: Rs 3.37 lakh - Rs 5.70 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 800cc Petrol MT: 25 kmpl
- 1.0L Petrol MT: 23 kmpl
- 1.0L Petrol AMT: 22 kmpl
Renault powers the Kwid only with a petrol model but it is available in two different displacement options. It gets the option of an 800cc, three-cylinder petrol engine that generates 53 bhp of power and 73 Nm of torque. This engine is only coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox and it offers an ARAI test mileage of 25km per litre.
On the other hand, Renault also offers the Kwid with 1.0 litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that churns out 67bhp of power and 91Nm of torque. This petrol engine is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox giving out an average of 23 kmpl and it also gets the option for an AMT gearbox which offers a fuel economy of 22kmpl.
2. Maruti Suzuki Alto 800
Price Range: Rs 3.27 lakh - Rs 4.82 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 800cc Petrol MT: 22.05 kmpl
- 800cc CNG MT: 31.59 km per kg
Maruti Suzuki now only powers the Alto with an 800cc petrol engine and it misses out on the K10 1.0-litre petrol engine. This 800cc three-cylinder petrol engine produces 47bhp of power and 67 Nm of torque. It is only mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and it offers a fuel efficiency of 22.05kmpl.
The Alto also comes with a factory fitted CNG kit to the 800cc petrol engine. In the CNG mode, this engine churns out 40 bhp of power and 60 Nm of torque and it offers an average of 31.59 km per kg of CNG.
3. Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Price Range: Rs 6.19 lakh - Rs 10.00 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.2L VVT Petrol MT: 21.01 kmpl
- 1.2L VVT Petrol CVT: 19.56 kmpl
- 1.2L Dual Jet Petrol MT: 23.87 kmpl
With the BS6 emission norms coming into place, Maruti Suzuki discontinued the diesel engine line up and with this, the Baleno is now only powered with a petrol engine but in two states of tune. Under the hood is a 1.2-litre VVT petrol engine that generates 82 bhp of power and 113Nm of torque. This petrol engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox giving out a fuel economy of 21.01 kmpl and it also gets the option for CVT automatic gearbox that gives out an average of 19.56 kmpl.
On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki also powers the Baleno with a 1.2-litre Dual Jet, Dual VVT petrol engine which is a bit powerful. This petrol engine generates 89 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque and it is only mated to a 5-speed manual that gives out a fuel economy of 23.87 kmpl. Although the power output is higher than the 1.2-litre VVT petrol engine, the Dual Jet engine offers better mileage as well.
4. Maruti Suzuki Swift
Price Range: Rs 5.69 lakh - Rs 8.95 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.2L VVT Petrol MT: 21.21 kmpl
- 1.2L VVT Petrol AMT: 21.21 kmpl
Just like the Baleno, Maruti Suzuki pulled out the plug from the diesel engine option once the BS6 emission norms came into place. Now the Swift is only powered with a 1.2-litre VVT petrol engine that generates 82 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque. This petrol engine is mated to a 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox as an option and they give out a fuel economy of 21.21 kmpl.
5. Honda Amaze
Price Range: Rs 6.95 lakh - Rs 9.81 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.2L i-VTEC Petrol MT: 18.6 kmpl
- 1.2L i-VTEC CVT: 18.3 kmpl
Honda powers the Amaze with both petro and diesel engine options. The petrol model of the Amaze is powered with a 1.2 litre, four-cylinder, i-VTEC petrol engine that produces 89 bhp of power and 110 Nm of torque. This petrol is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox that offers an average of 18.6kmpl of fuel. On the other hand, it also gets the option for CVT automatic gearbox that delivers a fuel economy of 18.3 kmpl of petrol.
6. Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Price Range: Rs 6.48 lakh - Rs 9.85 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.2L Duel Jet Petrol MT: 23.26 kmpl
- 1.2L Duel Jet Petrol AMT: 24.12 kmpl
Just like other cars from Maruti Suzuki’s stable, even the Dzire has to drop its diesel engine option with the BS6 emission norms coming into place. Now, the Dzire is only powered with a 1.2 litre Duel Jet petrol engine that is coupled with a 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox as an option. This petrol engine churns out 89 bhp of power and 113 Nm of twist. The petrol engine with manual transmission offers a mileage of 23.26 kmpl whereas the model with the AMT gearbox delivers an average of 24.12 kmpl of petrol.
7. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Price Range: Rs 6.48 lakh - Rs 9.85 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L Smart Hybrid Petrol MT: 20.65 kmpl
- 1.5L Smart Hybrid Petrol AT: 20.04 kmpl
With the diesel engine discontinued, Maruti Suzuki now powers the Ciaz with a 1.5 litre Smart Hybrid petrol engine. With the mild-hybrid SHVS system, this engine churns out 103 bhp of power and 138 Nm of torque. This smart hybrid petrol engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission and it offers an average of 20.65 kmpl. On the other hand, it also gets the option for a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission that delivers a fuel economy of 20.04 kmpl.
8. Honda All-New City
Price Range: Rs 12.50 lakh - Rs 16.51 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L i-VTEC Petrol MT: 17.8 kmpl
- 1.5L i-VTEC Petrol CVT: 18.4 kmpl
Honda powers the new generation City with petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol model of the all-new City is powered with a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine that produces 119 bhp of power and 145 Nm of torque. Hona offers this petrol engine with a 6-speed manual and CVT gearbox as an option and they offer a fuel economy of 17.8 kmpl and 18.4 kmpl respectively
9. KIA Seltos
Price Range: Rs 11.07 lakh - Rs 20.08 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L Smartstream Petrol MT: 16.5 kmpl
- 1.5L Smartstream Petrol CVT: 16.8 kmpl
- 1.4L Smartstream Petrol MT: 16.1 kmpl
- 1.4L Smartstream Petrol DCT: 16.5 kmpl
The Seltos is the first model to be launched in the Indian market by Kia Motors. With this, Kia offers the Seltos with two petrol engine option and a diesel engine. Coming to the petrol models, one of the engine options is a 1.5-litre Smartstream petrol engine that produces 113 bhp of power and 144 Nm of torque. This petrol engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and CVT automatic gearbox as an option. ARAI test mileage offered by the manual gearbox model is 16.5 kmpl, whereas the engine with the CVT gearbox offers an average of 16.8kmpl.
On the other hand, the other engine option is a 1.4-litre Smartstream petrol engine that generates 138 bhp of power and 242 Nm of torque. This petrol engine is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission that offers an average of 16.1 kmpl and it also gets the option for a 7-speed DCT that delivers a fuel economy of 16.5 kmpl.
10. Mahindra XUV 300
Price Range: Rs 8.95 lakh - Rs 13.10 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.2L Turbo Petrol MT: 17 kmpl
The Mahindra XUV 300 is one of the safest cars to be produced by an Indian automotive manufacturer. It is powered with both a petrol and diesel engine, but the petrol engine misses out on the AMT gearbox which is only available as on with the diesel engine. The petrol model Mahindra XUV 300 is powered with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that generates 109 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. This petrol engine is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission and it gives out a fuel economy of 17kmpl.
List of Top 10 Fuel Efficient Diesel Cars
1. Ford Figo
Price Range: Rs 8.29 lakh - Rs 9.43 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L TDCi Diesel MT: 24.4 kmpl
Ford offers the Figo with both petrol and diesel engine option but it only gets the option for a manual gearbox for both the engines. Under the hood of the diesel, Figo is 1.5 litre TDCi oil burner unit that produces 99 bhp of power and 215 Nm of torque. This diesel engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and it offers an average of 24.4 kmpl.
2. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Price Range: Rs 8.13 lakh - Rs 9.58 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.2L U2 CRDi Diesel MT: 25 kmpl
- 1.2L U2 CRDi Diesel AMT: 25 kmpl
Powering the Grand i10 Nios is an option for petrol, factory fitted CNG kit and diesel engine option. Coming to the diesel model Grand i10 Nios it is powered with a 1.2 litre U2 CRDi diesel unit that generates 74 bhp of power and 190 Nm of torque. This diesel engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox as an option and it delivers a fuel economy of 25 kmpl respectively.
3. Tata Altroz
Price Range: Rs 8.02 lakh - Rs 10.49 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5 L Turbocharged Revotorq Diesel MT: 25.11 kmpl
After the Tata Nexon, the Altroz is the second model from the Indian car manufacturer to achieve 5-star ratings at the Global NCAP crash test. Tata Motors powers the Altroz with both options of a petrol and diesel engine but only gets the option for manual transmission. The diesel model Altroz is powered with a 1.5 L Turbocharged Revotorq Diesel unit that produces 89 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. This oil burner is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox only and it offers fuel efficiency of 25.11 kmpl.
4. Ford Freestyle
Price Range: Rs 8.82 lakh - Rs 10.15 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L TDCi Diesel MT: 23.8 kmpl
The Freestyle is a rugged-looking crossover to run out of Ford’s stable and it is powered with an option of a petrol and diesel engine. Both the engines do not get the option for an automatic gearbox. Under the hood of the diesel model, Ford Freestyle is a 1.5-litre TDCi unit that churns out 99 bhp of power and 215 Nm of torque. This diesel engine is only coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox and it offers an average of 23.8 kmpl. Although the diesel engine is the same as seen under the hood of the Figo and the Figo Aspire the fuel economy is a bit less as compared to them.
5. Ford Figo Aspire
Price Range: Rs 8.82 lakh - Rs 10.15 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L TDCi Diesel MT: 24.4 kmpl
Just like the Ford Figo and the Freestyle, the Figo Aspire comes powered with a petrol and diesel engine option but only with a manual gearbox. As this compact sedan is based on the Figo, the diesel model is powered with a 1.5 litre TDCi unit. This diesel engine generates 99 bhp of power and 215 Nm of torque and it is coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. As per the ARAI tests, the Ford Figo Aspire delivers a fuel economy of 24.4 kmpl.
6. Honda Amaze
Price Range: Rs 8.68 lakh - Rs 11.29 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L i-DTEC Diesel MT: 24.7 kmpl
- 1.5L i-DTEC Diesel CVT: 21 kmpl
As mentioned above, Honda offers the Amaze with petrol and diesel engines, but both the engines offer the best fuel economy in its segment. Under the hood of the diesel model Amaze is a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine which is coupled to a 5-speed manual and CVT automatic gearbox as an option.
The diesel engine mated to the 5-speed manual transmission churns out 99 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. This powertrain offers an ARAI tested fuel economy of 24.7 kmpl. On the other hand, the same diesel engine that is coupled to a CVT gearbox generates 79 bhp of power and 160Nm of torque. Here, the ARAI tested fuel economy comes up to 21 kmpl which is a bit less than the manual transmission setup.
7. Hyundai Verna
Price Range: Rs 12.56 lakh - Rs 17.72 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel MT: 25 kmpl
- 1.5L U2 CRDi Diesel AT: 21.3 kmpl
With the BS6 emission norms coming into place many of the C-segment sedans have discontinued their diesel engine. But Hyundai still offers the latest Gen Verna with the BS6 compliant diesel engine. Under the hood of a diesel Verna is a 1.5L U2 CRDi unit that generates 113 bhp of power and 250 Nm of torque. This diesel engine is mated to a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission and it offers a fuel economy of 25 kmpl and 21.3 kmpl respectively.
8. Honda All New City
Price Range: Rs 14.50 lakh - Rs 17.10 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L i-DTEC Diesel MT: 24.1 kmpl
Just like the Hyundai Verna, the last generation Honda City is amongst the only C-segment sedans to offer a BS6 compliant diesel engine. Under the hood of the diesel model all-new City is a 1.5L i-DTEC unit that generates 98 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. This diesel engine only comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and it offers an average of 24.1 kmpl.
9. KIA Sonet
Price Range: Rs 9.16 lakh - Rs 15.26 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L CRDi Diesel MT: 24.1 kmpl
- 1.5L CRDi VGT Diesel AT: 19 kmpl
KIA Motors launched the Sonet in the second half of 2020. With this, the Korean car manufacturer has launched its third model in the nation. The Sonet is powered with similar engine options that are seen under the hood of the Hyundai Venue. Powering the diesel model Sonet is a 1.5L CRDi unit that is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission. This powertrain produces 99 bhp of power and 240 Nm of torque and it offers an average of 24.1 kmpl. On the other hand, Sonet is also powered with the similar 1.5L CRDi VGT diesel unit that is coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain generates 113 bhp of power and 250 Nm of twist and it offers a fuel economy of 19 kmpl.
10. Honda WR-V
Price Range: Rs 11.08 lakh - Rs 12.91 lakh Ex-Showroom, India
- 1.5L i-DTEC Diesel MT: 23.7 kmpl
Under the hood of the Honda WR-V is an option for a petrol and diesel engine, but it only comes coupled to a manual transmission. The diesel model of the Honda WR-V is powered with a 1.5L i-DTEC unit that churns out 98 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. This diesel engine is coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox and it offers an average 23.7 kmpl.
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