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    These Are The Top 10 CNG Cars With The Best Mileage In India

    Even though the cost of CNG has been on the rise, a CNG-powered vehicle is still likely to save you more money in the longer run than a petrol car

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    Published On Dec 17, 2024 20:17 IST
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    Top 10 CNG cars with the best mileage

    CNG cars are mainly associated with savings and a higher claimed mileage, while being regarded as a relatively cleaner fuel alternative. Today, many CNG-equipped cars claim to offer a high mileage, some of which are stated to deliver well over even 30 km/kg. Given the rising petrol costs and the shrinking of diesel-powered offerings, people are looking at other fuel options in their new cars. If a CNG car is on your mind, we have prepared a list of the top 10 such cars that offer the best-claimed mileage: 

    Maruti Celerio 

    Maruti Celerio

    Specifications 

    1-litre petrol + CNG

    Power

    56.7 PS

    Torque 

    82.1 Nm

    Transmission option 

    5-speed MT*

    Mileage

    34.43 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 6.74 lakh

    *MT= Manual Transmission

    • Maruti Celerio tops this list with a claimed mileage of 34.43 km/kg.

    • Maruti offers the CNG option only on the mid-spec VXi variant of the compact hatchback.

    Maruti Alto K10

    Maruti Alto K10

    Specifications 

    1-litre petrol + CNG

    Power

    56.6 PS

    Torque 

    82.1 Nm

    Transmission option 

    5-speed MT

    Mileage

    33.85 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 5.74 lakh to Rs 5.96 lakh

    • Maruti Alto K10 is the most affordable car on this list to get a CNG option. 

    • The entry-level LXi and mid-spec VXi (O) variants of the Alto K10 get the optional CNG kit. 

    Maruti Dzire

    New Maruti Dzire

    Specifications 

    1.2-litre petrol + CNG

    Power

    69.75 PS

    Torque 

    101.8 Nm

    Transmission option 

    5-speed MT

    Mileage

    33.73 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 8.74 lakh to Rs 9.84 lakh

    • The newly launched fourth-generation Maruti Dzire is the costliest car on this list but offers the third-highest CNG mileage. 

    • The mid-spec VXi and ZXi trims of the sedan come with the CNG option. 

    Maruti Wagon R

    Maruti Wagon R

    Specifications 

    1-litre petrol+CNG

    Power

    56.7 PS

    Torque 

    82.1 Nm

    Transmission option 

    MT

    Mileage

    33.47 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 6.45 lakh to Rs 6.89 lakh

    • Maruti offers the CNG kit only with the smaller 1-litre engine of the Wagon R.

    • Maruti offers the CNG option on the lower-spec LXi and VXi variants of the compact hatchback. 

    Also Read: Maruti Achieves A Production Milestone of 20 Lakh Vehicles In One Calendar Year

    Maruti Swift

    Maruti Swift

    Specifications 

    1.2-litre petrol+CNG

    Power

    69.75 PS

    Torque 

    101.8 Nm

    Transmission option 

    5-speed MT

    Mileage

    32.85 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 8.20 lakh to Rs 9.20 lakh

    • The Maruti Swift, which was given a generation makeover in mid-2024, is also available with a choice of a CNG kit.

    • It is offered in the mid- and higher-spec VXi, VXi (O) and ZXi variants. 

    Maruti S-Presso 

    Maruti S-Presso

    Specifications 

    1-litre petrol+CNG

    Power

    56.6 PS

    Torque 

    82.1 Nm

    Transmission option 

    5-speed MT

    Mileage

    32.73 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 5.92 lakh to Rs 6.12 lakh

    • Maruti offers the S-Presso with CNG in the mid-spec LXi (O) and top-spec VXi (O) variants.

    • It is one of the most affordable CNG cars on sale, and second to only the Alto K10 in Maruti’s lineup.

    Maruti Baleno

     Maruti Baleno

    Specifications 

    1.2-litre petrol+CNG

    Power

    77.4 PS

    Torque 

    98.5 Nm

    Transmission option 

    5-speed MT

    Mileage

    30.6 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 8.40 lakh to Rs 9.33 lakh

    • The Baleno got the CNG kit option following the introduction of its second facelift in 2022.

    • Maruti offers the Baleno with CNG in two variants: Delta and Zeta.

    Toyota Glanza 

    Toyota Glanza 

    Specifications 

    1.2-litre petrol+CNG

    Power

    77.4 PS

    Torque 

    98.5 Nm

    Transmission option 

    5-speed MT

    Mileage

    30.61 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 8.65 lakh to Rs 9.68 lakh

    • Following the introduction of the CNG kit on its donor vehicle, the Maruti Baleno, the Toyota Glanza got the option of greener fuel in late 2022.

    • Toyota offers the choice of the CNG kit with the mid-spec S and G trims of the premium hatchback. 

    Also Read: Here Are All The SUVs Launched In India In 2024

    Maruti Fronx

     Maruti Fronx

    Specifications 

    1.2-litre petrol+CNG

    Power

    77.5 PS 

    Torque 

    98.5 Nm

    Transmission option 

    5-speed MT

    Mileage

    28.51 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 8.46 lakh to Rs 9.32 lakh

    • The Maruti Baleno-based sub-4m crossover, the Maruti Fronx, offers a claimed mileage of 28.51 km/kg, which is down by over 2 km/kg compared to its donor vehicle with the same powertrain. 

    • The Fronx is available with the choice of the CNG kit in two variants: Sigma and Delta. 

    Tata Tiago

    Tata Tiago 

    Specifications 

    1.2-litre petrol+CNG

    Power

    73.4 PS

    Torque 

    95 Nm

    Transmission option 

    5-speed AMT**

    Mileage

    28.06 km/kg

    Price

    Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8.75 lakh

    **AMT= Automated Manual Transmission

    • Tata Tiago is the only car on this list that offers an automatic transmission with the CNG setup.

    • Tata offers Tiago with CNG on the following trims: XE, XM, XT, XZ+ and XZ+ DT.

    Which of these CNG-equipped cars would you consider buying? Let us know in the comments.

    All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi

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