Most Fuel Efficient CNG Cars: Maruti Celerio, Exeter and more

CNG cars continue to attract Indian buyers due to their low operating costs, especially at a time when fuel prices remain a major consideration. Suitable for daily commute, long distance travel and commercial applications, these vehicles provide a more affordable alternative to petrol-powered models. Manufacturers have also improved the overall appeal of factory-fitted CNG vehicles in recent years. Buyers now have access to better safety equipment and a dual-cylinder setup that frees up boot space. High fuel efficiency remains one of the primary reasons for the growth of this segment. The benefits are especially significant for those with higher monthly usage. In this article, we list the most fuel efficient CNG cars and SUVs available in India. Maruti Suzuki Celerio The first car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG which is priced at Rs 5.9 lakh (ex-showroom), it is available in the only VXi trim. The Celerio CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp power and 82 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and its fuel efficiency is claimed to be 34.43 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki WagonR The second car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG, which is priced at Rs 5.8 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in LXI and VXI trims. The Celerio CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp power and 82 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and its fuel efficiency is claimed to be 34.05 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 The next car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG, which is priced at Rs 4.82 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in LXi (O) and VXi (O) trims. The Alto K10 CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp power and 82 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and its fuel efficiency is claimed to be 33.85 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Dezire The fourth car in the list is Maruti Suzuki Dezire CNG which is priced at Rs 8.03 lakh (ex-showroom), it is available in VXI and ZXI trims. The Dezire CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 70 hp power and 101 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and its fuel efficiency is claimed to be 33.73 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Swift The fifth car in the list is Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG, which is 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 power and 101 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and its 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 which is priced at Rs 4.6 lakh (ex-showroom), 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 power and 82 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and its fuel efficiency is claimed to be 32.73 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Baleno/Glanza The next set of cars on the list are the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Toyota Glanza, which are priced at Rs 7.7 lakh and Rs 8.17 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. Both cars are powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 77 hp power and 98 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and its fuel efficiency is claimed to be 30.61 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Fronx/Toyota Fronx The next set of cars on the list are the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and Toyota Tasar, which are priced at Rs 7.8 lakh and Rs 8.6 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. Both cars are powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 77 hp power and 98 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and its fuel efficiency is claimed to be 28.51 km/kg.Hyundai Exeter The next car on the list is the Hyundai Xeter CNG, which is priced at Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in a total of five variants. The Exeter CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 69 hp power and 95.2 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and its fuel efficiency is claimed to be 27.10 km/kg. Tata Punch CNGThe tenth car in the list is Tata Punch CNG, which is priced at Rs 6.75 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in a total of seven variants. The Punch CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 73 hp power and 103 Nm torque. It is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox or AMT gearbox, and its fuel efficiency is claimed to be 26.99 km/kg.