Most Fuel Efficient Petrol Cars in India: Top 10 Cars With Best Mileage

Most fuel efficient petrol cars in India lists India’s top 10 petrol cars that promise to offer the best-in-class mileage.

Are you also amongst the ones who think that petrol cars are not quite fuel-efficient?

Well, this article then has been written keeping you in mind!

Why is that?

Because, in this article, we have prepared a list of India’s top 10 petrol cars which offer best-in-class mileage!

Not only this,but in addition to the fuel-efficiency numbers of these vehicles, we also tell you all the other important things that you would want to know about them. For instance, the prices, features, engine specifications and much more.

Read along!

1. Renault Kwid – 25.17 kpl

The Renault Kwid has grabbed a lot of attention. Its crossover-like appearance, impressive space and a healthy set of features has everyone talking. Powering the car is a 796cc petrol engine which puts out 54 PS of power and 72 Nm of torque and with a kerb weight of just 660 kgs, Renault has managed to extract a fuel mileage of 25.17 kpl making it the most efficient petrol car in the country.

Also read: Best Automatic Cars In India Under 10 Lakh

Also See – Renault Kwid Review

2. Datsun redi-GO – 25.17 kpl

Tied for first place with the Renault Kwid on our list of the most fuel efficient petrol cars in India is the Datsun redi-GO. The Kwid and redi-GO utilise the same CMF-A platform and also share the same engine. This 799 cc three-cylinder engine puts out 54 PS of max. power and 72 Nm of peak torque and returns a healthy claimed fuel mileage of 25.17 kpl, same as the Kwid. Datsun launched the redi-GO in June 2016 at a mouth-watering starting price of just INR 2.39 lacs (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Also See – Datsun redi-GO Review

3. Maruti Alto 800 – 24.7 kpl

The best selling car in India is also one of the most fuel efficient petrol cars in India. The most recent updates moved it up the list and it now sits above the Alto K10 and Celerio, second only to the Kwid/redi-GO. As part of the update, the Alto 800 also got a new nose and a slight price cut to counter the Kwid and redi-GO’s threat. Powering the Alto 800 is a 796cc petrol motor which produces 47.3 bhp and 69 Nm torque. Maruti has tried its best to add some flair to the exteriors and while it doesn’t look bad for a car its price, most people will not be buying it for its looks.

Also Read: Best Mileage Automatic Cars in India

Also See – Alto 800 vs Kwid vs Eon vs Datsun GO

4. Maruti Alto K10 – 24.07 kpl

The launch of the Datsun redi-GO and the updated Alto 800 has pushed the Alto K10 down a couple of spots on our list of the most fuel efficient petrol cars in India. Based on the Alto 800, the K10 packs a bigger, 1.0-litre K-Series motor which makes 67 bhp and 90 Nm torque. The Maruti Alto K10 can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT, both of which have the same mileage rating. The exteriors might not be as appealing as the previous iteration, but the interiors are certainly a better place to be in.

Also See – Maruti Alto K10 Automatic Review

5. Renault Kwid AMT – 24.04 kpl

At fifth place on our list of the Most Fuel Efficient Petrol Cars in India is the Kwid AMT. While the manual variant of the Kwid 1.0 has a fuel mileage of 23.01 KMPL, the automatic variant returns 24.04 KMPL according to ARAI testing. It is available in RxL and RxT trims.

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6. Tata Tiago – 23.84 kpl

Tata’s new hatchback, the Tiago, makes an entry into the list of the top 5 most fuel efficient petrol cars in India in the sixth place. At an ARAI certified 23.84 kpl, the Tiago is more fuel than its closest rival, the Maruti Celerio, despite having a bigger, more powerful engine. The Tiago petrol is priced between Rs. 3.24 lakh and 4.99 lakh and comes packed with features. It is also cheaper than its rivals making it a fantastic value for money proposition.

Also See – Tata Tiago Review

7. Tata Nano GenX – 23.6 kpl

In seventh place, albeit by a very small margin, is the Tata Nano. It received a major update in 2015 in the form of the Nano GenX. Powered by the smallest internal combustion employed by a passenger car in India, the Nano manages to return an impressive 23.6 kpl under ARAI test conditions. Tata has transformed the Nano into a much better buy in its latest GenX guise. The A-segment hatch now gets an optional AMT automatic, openable hatch and refreshed exteriors. The small capacity 624cc petrol motor produces 37.5 bhp and 51 Nm torque mated to a 4-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT.

Also See – Nano GenX vs Datsun redi-GO

8. Maruti Celerio – 23.1 kpl

The car that made automatics accessible to the masses is also one of the most fuel-efficient cars in India right now at a rated fuel economy of 23.1 kpl. It was developed by Maruti Suzuki to replace the A-Star and the Estilo. The Celerio has done well since its launch in India with the AMT equipped model performing pretty well in the market too. It is powered by the same engine as the Alto K10. This 998cc petrol produces 67 bhp and 90 Nm. Like the Alto K10, the mating of the AMT to the engine has not led to a compromise in mileage.

Also See – Maruti Celerio Diesel Long Term Review

9. Renault Kwid 1.0 – 23.01 kpl

The 1.0 L variant of the Renault Kwid comes in at number 9 on our list of the most fuel efficient petrol cars in India. Renault claims a mileage of 23.01 kpl for the 999cc petrol engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. Power output stands at 68 PS while peak torque is 91 Nm. Visually, the 1000cc Kwid is identical to the 800cc variants save for silver finish ORVMs and side decals. The AMT variant of the Kwid 1.0 L is more fuel efficient, at least on paper.

Also See – Renault Kwid 1.0 Review

10. Maruti Dzire – 22 kpl

Rounding off the top 10 most fuel efficient petrol cars in India is the new Maruti Dzire. It also happens to be the best mileage petrol sedan in India. The Dzire has been very successful in India and the new model will only build on that success. Powering the Dzire petrol is a 1.2 L engine that makes 83 BHP and 115 Nm. It can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT. Both variants return a claimed mileage of 22 KMPL.

Also Read: 25 Best Mileage Cars in India

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