Automatic cars not only provides convenience but also good fuel economy. Let’s have a look at some of the best automatics available in the country!
In this list of best mileage automatic cars in India, we bring you a detailed account of all the automatic cars currently on sale in the Indian marker that promises to offer decent fuel-efficiency figures.
One of the major concerns related to an automatic car has always been its low fuel-efficiency figures.
However, with the improvement in technology, automobile manufacturer has now started to offer cars that offer pretty impressive mileage figures.
Do not believe us? Read along!
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Best Mileage Automatic Cars in India – Up to 5 Lakhs
Alto K10 AMT (24.07 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 4.53 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.0-litre K10B petrol |
| Transmission | AMT |
There are few people in India who do not know the Alto. This one is the bigger Alto as it comes with a 1.0-litre engine and an AMT gearbox too.
This helps the Alto K10 deliver a great mileage figure of 24.07 KMPL. Hence, the Alto K10 AMT is our pick of the lot and becomes one of the best mileage automatic cars in India.
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KWID 1.0 AMT (24.04 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 4.53 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.0-litre petrol |
| Transmission | AMT |
The Kwid is the reason why Renault has been growing in India at a good pace. Combining the hatchback proportions with SUV-esque looks, the Kwid’s popularity keeps on growing.
Powering this car is a 1.0-litre petrol engine, which is mated to an AMT gearbox. An interesting tidbit about this car is that it is the only one on this list to come with a dial-type gear selector.
Celerio AMT (23.10 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 5.23 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.0-litre K10B petrol |
| Transmission | AMT |
The Celerio has not had such a great outing in India. The biggest setback to the nameplate came when Maruti Suzuki had to pull the plug on the diesel variant of the car.
This, despite the fact that Celerio diesel’s mileage was just great. However, petrol’s mileage is quite good. The one to have is the Celerio AMT which comes with a 1.0-litre engine with an AMT gearbox.
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Nano AMT (21.9 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 3.24 lakh |
| Engine | 0.6-litre petrol |
| Transmission | AMT |
While far from the most popular, the Nano AMT is still among the best mileage automatic cars you can buy. The Nano was envisioned to be the cheapest car to be in production anywhere in the world.
However, a few years later, its price has come close to that of Kwid 1.0-litre. This car is powered by a 0.6-litre engine and mated to an AMT gearbox, this car delivers a mileage of 21.9 KMPL.
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WagonR AMT (20.51 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 5.26 lakh onwards |
| Engine | 1.0-litre K10B petrol |
| Transmission | AMT |
The WagonR is among the longest-running nameplates in Maruti Suzuki’s product lineup. This hatchback can be had in either petrol or CNG variants. However, the variant you will want, if mileage is your primary concern, is the one with AMT gearbox.
Best Mileage Automatic Cars in India – 5 Lakhs to 10 Lakhs
Maruti Suzuki DZire Diesel AMT (28.4 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 8.02 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.3-litre DDiS 200 turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed AMT |
The new-gen DZire looks great and is great to drive, as we noted in our first-drive review of the car. However, what’s most impressive about this car is its fuel economy, which is the best among all cars on this list.
This is courtesy of Maruti Suzuki mating that 1.3-litre DDiS 200 turbo diesel engine to an AMT gearbox.
Also, now, you can have all the features that this car’s top trim offers, along with the AMT gearbox. Yes, you can have the DZire with AMT in the top ZDi+ trim too.
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Tata Tiago Petrol AMT (23.8 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 5.70 lakh |
| Engine | 1.2-litre petrol |
| Transmission | AMT |
The Tiago has been a successful car for Tata Motors.
So much so that it has also spawned a sedan called Tigor. The Tiago is available with a diesel engine too. However, since our consideration for this story is for automatic cars only, the Tiago petrol AMT was our pick.
However, at 23.8 KMPL, its mileage is quite good. Helping it deliver that mileage figure is a 1.2-litre petrol motor mated to an AMT gearbox.
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VW Ameo Diesel Automatic (21.73 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 10 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.5-litre TDI turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
The Ameo is VW India’s first made-in-India product.
It has been received quite warmly, considering how other VW products have been received. It comes in both petrol and diesel guises.
However, for those concerned about mileage, the diesel engine is the one to have. This car comes with a 1.5-litre TDI turbo diesel engine that is paired with a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox.
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Tata Zest Diesel AMT (21.58 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 8.24 lakh |
| Engine | 1.3-litre RevoTorq turbo diesel |
| Transmission | AMT |
Tata was trying to turn its image and fortune around when the Zest came out.
Among the many firsts of this car is the turbo petrol engine Tata equipped this car with.
Keeping all that aside, however, those looking to get the best mileage from their Zest should have it with a 1.3-litre RevoTorq turbo diesel engine coupled with an AMT gearbox.
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Tata Nexon AMT
| Price | ₹ 7.93 Lakhs/₹ 9 Lakhs |
| Engine | 1.2 Litre Revotron/ 1.5-litre RevoTorq |
| Transmission | 6-speed AMT |
Tata Nexon is the latest one by Tata Motors, has turned the tables for Tata Motors.
With its unique and new designing and robust looks, it is certainly a head turner. Nexon gets a 6-speed automated transmission gearbox, available in both petrol and diesel variants.
However, here, AMT is available only in the top variant. The prices of the petrol AMT is for Rs 9.41 Lakhs and the diesel one is for Rs 10.30 Lakhs.
It gets some attractive features like an electric sunroof, cruise control, Different driving modes and more. It gets Tata’s 1.2 Litre Revotron Petrol and the 1.5 Litre Revotorq Diesel engines.
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Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza AMT
| Price | ₹ 9.01 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.3-litre DDiS Diesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed AMT |
Recently, Maruti Vitara Brezza also got a new AMT gearbox in its lineup.
The Maruti compact SUV is one of the most popular ones in the segment, because of its good mileage figures and of course, the Maruti brand name. AMT is available in both VDi and ZDi options, as Brezza gets no petrol option.
The prices for the automatic variants start from Rs 8.54 Lakhs.
Though it offers fewer features than other cars in its segment, it offers AMT in its middle variant too. It runs on a 12.5 Litre DDiS engine and is yet to get a petrol option in its lineup.
Best Mileage Automatic Cars in India – 10 Lakhs to 15 Lakhs
VW Vento Diesel Automatic (22.15 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 11.85 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.5-litre TDI turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
In the ₹ 10 – 15 lakh price band, the Vento offers the most mileage among all the automatic gearbox-equipped cars.
However, if you wish to own this car, for this reason, go for the 1.5-litre TDI turbo diesel engine + 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox combination.
Skoda Rapid Diesel Automatic (21.72 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 11 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.5-litre TDI turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
The Rapid, post-facelift, looks so much better than the car it replaces.
However, it is also one of the most fuel-efficient cars in this price band. It lags behind Vento ever so slightly when it comes to mileage figures.
If this is the car you desire, do ensure you buy it with the 1.5-litre TDI turbo diesel + 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic combo to save maximum bucks on fuel too.
Nissan Terrano Diesel AMT (19.61 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 14.65 lakh |
| Engine | 1.5-litre dCi turbo diesel |
| Transmission | AMT |
The Terrano finds its way on this list courtesy of its fuel-sipping diesel engine and AMT gearbox combo.
Powering this car is the 1.5-litre dCi turbo diesel engine and mated to an AMT transmission, this car delivers good mileage.
Renault Duster Diesel AMT (19.6 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 10 lakh |
| Engine | 1.5-litre dCi turbo diesel |
| Transmission | AMT |
The Duster offers similar mileage as the Terrano.
However, it is perhaps the only car in this segment to also offer a 4×4 variant.
However, its most fuel-efficient combination is that of the 1.5-litre dCi turbo diesel engine paired to an AMT gearbox.
Honda City Automatic (18.0 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 11.98 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.5-litre iVTEC petrol |
| Transmission | CVT |
The City is Honda’s best-selling car in India. Honda recently gave this car a few updates to help it stay competitive against rivals such as Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
The car is quite frugal, as can be seen by its mileage figure. However, if you wish to see such a mileage figure with the City, go for the one with 1.5-litre iVTEC petrol engine paired with a CVT gearbox.
Hyundai Verna Automatic
| Price | ₹ 11.61 Lakhs onwards |
| Engine | 1.6 Litre Petrol/1.6 Litre Diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed Automatic |
Hyundai Verna got its heavy update in 2017, and with this, we can say, it is the most good looking one in its segment.
The latest version features an electric sunroof, cooled seats, cruise control and more. Another good thing about the car is that it offers Automatic variants in both petrol and diesel option.
In its lineup, the mid-variant, EX and the top-variant, SX get an automatic transmission. It competes with Maruti Ciaz, Honda City and the latest entrant, Toyota Yaris.
Best Mileage Automatic Cars in India – 15 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs
Hyundai Elantra Diesel Automatic (18.23 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 17.06 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.6-litre U2 CRDi turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
The Elantra is Hyundai’s sedan offering to counter the likes of Toyota Corolla Altis and Skoda Octavia.
It is quite fuel-efficient too, but only when it is equipped with the 1.6-litre CRDi turbo diesel engine and mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Also, it is the only car in its segment to offer features such as cooled seats.
Toyota Corolla Altis Petrol Automatic (14.71 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 18.06 lakh onward |
| Engine | 1.8-litre 2ZR-FE petrol |
| Transmission | 7-speed Super CVT-i |
The Corolla Altis recently got a new face.
However, the engine line-up, as a result, remained the same. Still, the existing engines are great at saving fuel.
So, the combination to go for, for the mileage-conscious is the 1.8-litre petrol engine which is mated to a 7-speed Super CVT-i gearbox.
Toyota Innova Crysta Diesel Automatic (14.29 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 16.16 lakh onward |
| Engine | 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
The Innova Crysta is one of Toyota’s big sellers in India. In fact, its following has only grown stronger with time. This is the only MPV on this list and the one you should go for comes equipped with a 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine which is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
Best Mileage Automatic Cars in India – 20 Lakhs to 25 Lakhs
Skoda Octavia Diesel Automatic (19.50 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 20.59 lakh onward |
| Engine | 2.0-litre TDI turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed DSG |
A personal favourite on this list of best mileage automatic cars in India, the Octavia is Skoda’s best-selling car in India.
In fact, Skoda has so much faith in the product that it brought the facelifted car to India too. It is the most fuel-efficient automatic car you can buy in this range.
However, to exact the maximum mileage out of the car, you should go for the 2.0-litre TDI turbo diesel engine + 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox combination.
Hyundai Tucson Diesel Automatic (16.38 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 21.86 lakh onward |
| Engine | 2.0-litre CRDi turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
The Tucson made its return to India in 2016. It has since been received warmly in India.
However, now it not only looks great but is quite fuel-efficient too.
The 2.0-litre CRDi turbo diesel unit, when mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, helps this car deliver a mileage of 16.38 KMPL.
Isuzu MU-X Automatic (13.80 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 27.30 lakh onward |
| Engine | 3.0-litre Ddi VGS turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
The MU-X is one of the recent players to enter the Indian car market. Based on the same platform as the D-Max V-Cross, the MU-X replaced the MU-7.
Available with a diesel engine only, this car gives the maximum mileage of 13.80 KMPL when mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.
Honda CR-V Petrol Automatic (13.70 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 28.33 lakh onward |
| Engine | 2.0-litre iVTEC petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
Honda CR-V is among the oldest products in this price range. Its fans are eagerly awaiting the launch of the next generation CR-V in India when it will finally get a diesel engine too.
However, even in petrol guise, it is quite fuel efficient, as is evidenced by its mileage figure of 13.70 KMPL.
This figure is achieved when the car is had with a 2.0-litre iVTEC petrol engine paired with a 5-speed automatic gearbox.
Ford Endeavour Automatic (12.62 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 31.33 lakh onward |
| Engine | 2.2-litre TDCi turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
The Endeavour is one of the most popular cars in this price band. Available in both 4×2 and 4×4 versions, this car is one of the most popular Ford cars in India.
It is quite fuel-efficient too, but only when it is equipped with a 2.2-litre TDCi turbo diesel engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. However, this combo is available in 4×2 version only.
Best Mileage Automatic Cars in India – 25 Lakhs to 30 Lakhs
Mercedes Benz A-Class Diesel (20 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 27.86 lakh onward |
| Engine | 2.2-litre turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed Dual-clutch automatic |
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is one of the costliest hatchbacks on sale in India. This is because it comes to India via the CBU route.
However, this car is pretty fuel efficient, but only when you have it with a 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine.
This engine can be had with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox only. A trick that helps this car save fuel is auto start-stop technology.
Skoda Superb Diesel Automatic (18.19 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 30.29 lakh onward |
| Engine | 2.0-litre TDI turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed DSG |
The Superb is one of the most value-for-money luxury cars you can buy today. On top of that, it is quite fuel-efficient too.
The combination to have, for mileage-conscious folks, is the 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine mated to a 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
VW Tiguan (17.06 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 28.08 lakh onward |
| Engine | 2.0-litre TDI turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
The Tiguan is a highly-anticipated product from Volkswagen India. You can only buy it with a diesel engine.
However, when it comes equipped with a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox, its fuel efficiency figure of 17.06 KMPL is something that impresses some of its harshest critics.
Toyota Fortuner Diesel Automatic (12 KMPL)
| Price | ₹ 29.41 lakh onward |
| Engine | 2.8-litre turbo diesel |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Last but not the least is the Fortuner. This is the SUV that everybody swears by.
After all, Toyota reliability, rugged looks and capability do not come any better than this. It comes with a 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
In this guise, it delivers 12KMPL mileage which means it finds itself only on the last spot of our list of best mileage automatic cars in India.
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