Best Mileage Cars in India 2024

Best Mileage Cars in India 2024

From compact SUVs to sedans to hatchbacks, we have listed the top products that are considered fuel-efficient in India. The list comprises petrol, diesel, CNG and hybrid cars. 

The mileage figures mentioned here are ARAI-certified. 

If you are planning to buy a vehicle, below are a few of the best mileage cars in India that you can consider. So, let's read on. 

1) Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara/Toyota Hyryder- 19.38 km/l to 27.97 km/l

For starters, you should know that these two vehicles are based on the same platform and have the same powertrains under their hoods. They can be had in petrol-mild-hybrid, hybrid and CNG. 

As for fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara/Toyota Hyryder can have a mileage ranging from 19.38 km/l to 27.97 km/l, depending on the engine and transmission combination. The CNG version of these two SUVs, however, has a mileage of 26.6 km/kg.

These two cars are priced between Rs 10-20 lakh (average ex-showroom). 

2) Honda City- 17.8 km/l to 27.13 km/l

Along with Maruti Suzuki and Toyota, the Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda also stepped into the Indian hybrid market with the Honda City Hybrid. A 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol unit solely powers the standard version of the Honda City. The Hybrid version is also powered by the same 1.5-litre unit but coupled with dual electric motors. 

The Honda City (petrol) has a mileage between 17.8 km/l and 18.4 km/l, while its Hybrid version returns a mileage of 27.13 km/l. 

These two fuel options can be had between Rs 10-20 lakh (average ex-showroom).    

3) Maruti Suzuki Celerio- 24.97 km/l to 34.43 km/kg 

There is no doubt that Maruti cars are among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the country. The Celerio (hatchback) is one of them. The petrol and CNG versions are powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine. 

As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio’s mileage ranges between 24.97 km/l and 34.43 km/kg, depending upon the engine and transmission. 

This vehicle is priced between Rs 5-10 lakh (average ex-showroom). 

4) Maruti Suzuki S-Presso- 24.12 km/l to 32.73 km/kg

This “micro SUV” (as marketed by Maruti Suzuki) is powered by a 1.0-litre petrol engine that also powers the CNG version of it. For your reference, the CNG version will have a lower state of tune than the petrol version. 

With those powertrains, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso has a mileage between 24.12 km/l and 32.73 km/kg, depending upon the engine type. 

The price of the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso ranges between Rs 4-6 lakh (average ex-showroom). 

5) Toyota Innova HyCross- 16.13 km/l to 23.24 km/l 

Toyota Kirloskar made a great move to introduce India’s bestselling MUV in the hybrid version. Unlike the Innova Crysta, the new Innova HyCross is available in petrol and hybrid versions, mated to a standard eCVT gearbox. 

As for fuel efficiency, the non-hybrid version of the Toyota Innova HyCross returns 16.13 km/l, while the hybrid version returns 23.24 km/l. 

The Toyota Innova HyCross’ price starts from Rs 19.77 lakh and it goes up to Rs 30.68 lakh. All are average ex-showroom figures. 

6) Maruti Suzuki Baleno- 22.35 km/l to 30.61 km/kg

You can also consider the Maruti Suzuki Baleno for its appealing design and looks. This hatchback, as we already know, is among the bestselling hatchbacks in the country. It can be had in petrol and CNG. 

Both versions are solely powered by the 1.2-litre petrol engine, but they come with a different engine output. The petrol version delivers the peak performance, while the CNG version delivers a lower output. 

The manual and automatic versions of the petrol Baleno return 22.35 km/l and 22.94 km/l, respectively. The CNG version returns a mileage of 30.61 km/kg. 

As for figures, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno’s price ranges between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 10 lakh (average ex-showroom). 

7) Tata Altroz- 18.50 km/l to 26.20 km/kg

If you are looking for a diesel hatchback in India, you can consider the Tata Altroz. The indigenous automobile manufacturer Tata Motors offers this hatchback in petrol, turbo-petrol, and CNG, as well. 

Its petrol, turbo-petrol and CNG versions are powered by a 1.2-litre unit, while its diesel version is powered by a 1.5-litre engine. All of these versions have different outputs. 

This feature-loaded with a five-star safety rating (GNCAP) vehicle is priced between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 10 lakh (average ex-showroom). 

8) Volkswagen Virtus- 18.45 km/l to 20.08 km/l

The Volkswagen Virtus is a locally-produced sedan in India. It is based on Volkswagen’s new platform, the MQB-A0-IN. This platform also underpins the Volkswagen Taigun (compact SUV), Skoda Slavia (sedan) and Skoda Kushaq (compact SUV). 

The MQB-AO-IN cars are powered by identical turbo-petrol engines with the same outputs. The 1.0-litre engine is anyway fuel efficient but the 1.5-litre is also nearly efficient. 

Unlike the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine, the powerful 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine benefits from the ‘Active Cylinder Deactivation’ technology. This feature switches off the two cylinders, as and when required, thereby offering better mileage. 

The Volkswagen Virtus is priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (average ex-showroom). 

9) Maruti Suzuki Invicto- 23.24 km/l

This MUV is Maruti Suzuki’s flagship offering, currently. It is the rebadged version of the Toyota Innova HyCross. 

However, unlike the HyCross, the Maruti Suzuki Invicto is exclusive to the strong hybrid powertrain. This MUV is also mated to the eCVT gearbox. With this setup, the Maruti Suzuki Invicto’s mileage is 23.24 km/l. 

Moreover, this vehicle is priced under Rs 30 lakh (average ex-showroom). 

10) Toyota Camry- 19.1 km/l

The Toyota Camry is Toyota India’s flagship sedan, which is offered in one variant only. 

This sedan is equipped with a 2.5-litre petrol engine, coupled with an electric motor, which delivers a combined output of 216 bhp and 221Nm of peak torque. The Toyota Camry powers the front wheels via a standard e-CVT gearbox. 

This Japanese sedan is priced under Rs 50 lakh (average ex-showroom).