The most fuel-efficient CNG cars: Maruti Celerio, Exter, etc.

CNG vehicles continue to attract Indian buyers due to their lower running costs, especially as fuel prices remain a key consideration. Suitable for daily commuting, long-distance travel and commercial applications, these vehicles provide a more economical alternative to gasoline-powered models. In recent years, manufacturers have also increased the overall appeal of factory-installed CNG vehicles. Buyers now get better safety equipment and a twin-cylinder setup, freeing up luggage space. High fuel efficiency remains one of the main reasons for growth in this segment. The benefits are especially significant for users with higher monthly usage. In this article, we have listed the most fuel-efficient CNG cars and SUVs in India. Maruti Suzuki Celerio The first car on the list is Maruti Suzuki The Celerio CNG is priced at Rs 5.90 lakh (ex-showroom) and is available in VXI trim alone. The Celerio CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp and 82 Nm of torque. Paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 34.43 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Wagon R The second car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG priced at Rs 5.80 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in LXI and VXI specifications. The Celerio CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp and 82 Nm of torque. Matched with a 5-speed manual transmission, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 34.05 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 The next car on the list is Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG priced at Rs 4.82 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in LXi (O) and VXi (O) trim. The Alto K10 CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp and 82 Nm of torque. Matched with a 5-speed manual transmission, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 33.85 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Dzire The fourth car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG, priced at Rs 8.03 lakh (ex-showroom) and available in VXI and ZXI variants. The Dzire CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 70 hp and 101 Nm of torque. Matched with a 5-speed manual transmission, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 33.73 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Swift The fifth car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG priced at Rs 7.45 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in VXi, VXi (O) and ZXi trims. The Swift CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 70 hp and 101 Nm of torque. Matched with a 5-speed manual transmission, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 32.85 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso The next car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso CNG, priced at Rs 4.60 lakh (ex-showroom) and available in LXi (O) and VXi (O) trims. The S-Presso CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp and 82 Nm of torque. Matched with a 5-speed manual transmission, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 32.73 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Baleno/Granza The next set of cars on the list are the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Glanza, which are priced at Rs 7.70,000 and Rs 8.17,000 (ex-showroom) respectively. Both cars are powered by a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 77 hp and 98 Nm of torque. Matched with a 5-speed manual transmission, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 30.61 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Fronx/Toyota Fronx The next set of cars on the list are Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Toyota Taisor, priced at Rs 7.80,000 and Rs 8.60,000 respectively (ex-showroom). Both cars are powered by a 1.2-liter 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 77 hp and 98 Nm of torque. Matched with a 5-speed manual transmission, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 28.51 km/kg.modern look The next car on the list is the Hyundai Exter CNG priced at Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in five models. The Exter CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 69 hp and 95.2 Nm of torque. Matched with a 5-speed manual transmission, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 27.10 km/kg. Tata stamping CNGThe tenth car on the list is the Tata Punch CNG priced at Rs 6.75 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in seven models. The Punch CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 73 hp and 103 Nm of torque. Matched with a 5-speed manual transmission or an AMT transmission, the fuel efficiency is claimed to be 26.99 km/kg.