Hatchbacks, Sedans, 4x4 SUVs: Finding Cars With Best Mileage in India

Mileage in a car is a key factor for most Indians. This becomes the key criterion for people to either make it a market success or a total failure. With rising fuel prices in the country, getting high fuel efficiency figures is of prime importance, especially for those who commute to work daily. Thankfully, India is a market that has forced manufacturers to offer good mileage on cars of all genres. Be it a humble hatchback or a heavy-duty off-roader, there's something for all those mileage lovers.

And now, you have landed on the right page. Weren't you searching for the best mileage cars in India?

Although all manufacturers have been trying to put up impressive numbers on the specifications sheet, there is one manufacturer that remains unbeatable in this aspect -- Maruti Suzuki. The Japanese automaker has been prioritising good mileage for all its vehicles regardless of the body type. Hence, don't be surprised to find our list dominated by cars wearing the Suzuki badge on their radiator grilles. 

The best mileage cars in India 

1. Maruti Suzuki Celerio 

Yes, we are also surprised as you are. It is neither the Alto nor Wagon R but the Celerio. This cute little hatch surprisingly has a claimed mileage of 26.68 km/l for its automatic variant, which is more than the Wagon R (25.19 km/l, petrol, automatic) and Alto (24.9 km/l, petrol, automatic). If you are in the market for a petrol car with the best mileage, the Celerio should be on top of your list. Even if you plan to get the CNG variant, it returns 34.43 km/kg ,which is higher than any other car in the market. 

2. Maruti Suzuki Dzire

In the compact sedan segment, Maruti Suzuki tops the fuel efficiency charts with the new Dzire. The brand claims it returns 24.79 km/l with the manual transmission, 25.71 km/l with AGS and a whopping 33.73 km/kg with CNG.

Hence, if you want to get a compact sedan with the best mileage possible, you know which showroom to visit.

3. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara / Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Compact SUVs are a trend these days and there are plenty of great offerings. One such car is the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Hybrid.

Thanks to its modern hybrid technology, this car has a claimed efficiency of 27.97 km/l. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is a badge-engineered version of the same car. It is also claimed to return the same fuel economy. 

4. Maruti Suzuki XL6 / Ertiga

If you want the most fuel-efficient MPV, the Maruti Suzuki XL6 should be your choice. The brand claims 26.3 km/l mileage for this MPV, which is higher than any other car in this segment. Since the mechanicals of the XL6 and Eartiga are the same, both cars return the same fuel economy. 

5. Maruti Suzuki Jimny 4X4

If you are an adventure junkie and love taking your car beyond the tarmac, the Jimny comes across as a great option. It becomes even better when you consider its fuel economy. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is the most fuel-efficient choice for thrill seekers, with the brand claiming a fuel efficiency figure of 16.94 km/l. Can the Mahindra Thar beat that?