The Indian auto market is witnessing a shift in consumer preference towards CNG vehicles. It is understandable that consumer interest in these vehicles is increasing given the rising fuel cost and the fuel efficiency they offer. To capitalize on this opportunity, OEMs in India are launching CNG versions of their models. However, the number of choices in the market often confuses the consumer about his choice. So, if you are in the market for a CNG car and mileage is your top priority, then here we have a list of top 5 CNG mileage cars in India that you can buy. spoiler ALERT; As we go ahead with the list, you can see that Maruti Suzuki completely dominates it.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Maruti Suzuki Celerio tops the list of cars with a claim of 35.60 km/kg. The vehicle was launched by an Indian automaker, aiming to make it the most fuel efficient car in the Indian car landscape. The Celerio CNG’s exceptional mileage numbers can only be attributed to its 1.0L NA petrol engine producing 58 PS of power output and 82.1 Nm of peak torque. All this comes at a starting price of Rs 5.72 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
The tall boy hatchback is one of the oldest cars in the Indian car market, and its popularity has been fueled by its CNG variant. The Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG offers the consumers a claimed fuel efficiency of 32.52 km/kg. The hatchback is offered with two engine options in India, namely 1.0L petrol and 1.2L petrol.
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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800
The small hatchback rules its segment as the oldest car model in India and is set to get updated soon this year. However, in its current form, the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 CNG offers the consumers a mileage of 31.59 km/kg at a starting price of 4.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki S-AT
The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, similar to all the above mentioned cars in the list, is good for the pocket of the consumer with a mileage of 31.2 km/kg. The car is powered by an efficient engine that produces 59 PS of power and 78 Nm of peak torque. All this is offered with a starting price of Rs 5.24 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki Swift
The recently launched Maruti Suzuki Swift S-CNG in India is giving a mileage of 30.9 km/kg and is one of the best selling cars. The starting price of the car is Rs 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom). Also, the Swift is expected to get its next-gen variant in India soon.