Five Petrol Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh That Offer The Best Mileage

Fuel Efficiency - 23.1kmpl

Engine - 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder

Transmission - 5-speed MT/AMT

Price - Rs 4.31 lakh to Rs 5.48 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi)

The fifth-most fuel efficient petrol car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. It uses the same 1.0-litre petrol engine that powers the Alto K10 and WagonR. The Celerio can be had with a 5-speed manual transmission. Or an AMT too, if you prefer a two-pedal setup. With both the transmission options, the Celerio returns a fuel efficiency of 23.10kmpl. What’s more, the Celerio also gets the option of a CNG kit right from the factory. So if CNG is easily accessible where you live, running the Celerio will be even more economical.

Fuel Efficiency - 23.84kmpl

Engine - 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder

Transmission - 5-speed MT/AMT

Price - Rs 4.40 lakh to Rs 6.22 / Rs 5.70 lakh to Rs 6.15 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi)

The Tiago is proof that good things do come in small packages. The compact hatchback from Tata packs features from hatchbacks a segment above and yet retails for a price that is befitting of a compact hatchback. The build quality of the hatchback is also  at par with the competition in the segment, if not better. It is an added bonus that the 1.2-litre engine of the Tiago can be paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or an AMT, and both powertrain combinations return the same fuel efficiency. What’s more, the Tiago is also available in a crossover avatar called the Tiago NRG. This version comes with plastic cladding and better ground clearance.

Fuel Efficiency - 23.87kmpl

Engine - 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, mild-hybrid system

Transmission - 5-speed MT

Price - Rs 7.22 lakh (for the Glanza) / Rs 7.25 lakh to Rs 7.87 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi)

The third spot on the list is jointly shared by the Toyota Glanza and Maruti Suzuki Baleno. This is not a surprise as the Glanza is just a rebadged version of the Baleno. The 1.2-litre DualJet engine that is present in both the Baleno and the Glanza, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, returns a fuel efficiency of 23.87kmpl. It is important to note that the Baleno and Glanza are both offered with a choice of two petrol engines, both having a displacement of 1.2-litres, and it is the one with the mild-hybrid system that returns this fuel efficiency figure.

Fuel Efficiency - 23.95kmpl

Engine - 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder

Transmission - 5-speed MT/AMT

Price - Rs 3.66 lakh to Rs 4.44 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi)

Second on our list is the Alto K10. This hatchback is aimed at those who are looking to buy a compact hatchback but still expect peppy performance from their car. The Alto K10 can be had with either a manual or an AMT, and the fuel efficiency remains the same (23.95kmpl) with both transmission types. It can also be had a CNG kit right from the factory, which will make the Alto K10 even more economical.

Fuel Efficiency - 25.17kmpl

Engine - 0.8-litre, 3-cylinder

Transmission - 5-speed MT

Price - Rs 2.76 lakh to Rs 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi)

The most fuel efficient petrol car under Rs 10 lakh is the Kwid. The small hatchback from Renault can be had with two petrol engines (0.8-litre/1.0-litre), but it is the smaller motor that is the subject of attention here. It can only be had with a 5-speed manual transmission, which when paired with the 0.8-litre engine returns over 25kmpl. The Kwid is decently specced too, packing features like a touchscreen infotainment system that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.