Here Are The Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Priced Under Rs 20 Lakh

Apart from design and interior features, one of the top priorities for buyers when choosing a new car is its mileage. Naturally, you would want your next car to be highly fuel-efficient to minimise stops at fuel stations. If you are planning to buy a car under Rs 20 lakh, take a look at the most fuel-efficient options across multiple segments.

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara/ Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Maruti Grand Vitara Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 27.97 kmpl (Strong Hybrid, e-CVT)

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 27.97 kmpl (Strong Hybrid, e-CVT)

Kicking things off is a compact SUV you might not have expected, the Maruti Grand Vitara, which offers a claimed mileage of 27.97 kmpl. This fuel efficiency comes from its 1.5-litre petrol engine paired with strong hybrid technology, delivering 116 PS and 141 Nm. The powertrain is mated to an e-CVT automatic transmission. Apart from this, the Grand Vitara is also available with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, which can be configured with a factory-fitted CNG kit as well. Additionally, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, its rebadged twin, offers a similar claimed mileage from the same strong hybrid petrol powertrain.

The Grand Vitara is priced between Rs 11.42 lakh and Rs 20.68 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Urban Cruiser Hyryder ranges from Rs 11.34 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Honda City Hybrid

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 27.26 kmpl (e-CVT)

Another hybrid model on this list is the Honda City Hybrid, which offers a claimed mileage of 27.26 kmpl. The 1.5-litre petrol unit, combined with its hybrid setup, produces 126 PS and 253 Nm, and is paired with an e-CVT automatic transmission. Prices for the Honda City Hybrid start from Rs 20.75 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 25.24 kmpl (MT), 26.68 kmpl (AMT)

The most fuel-efficient Maruti hatchback on this list is the Celerio, which delivers a claimed mileage of 26.68 kmpl with its automatic transmission variants. It is powered by a 1-litre petrol engine that produces 69 PS and 91 Nm, and is available with both, a 5-speed manual and an AMT gearbox. That said, the manual gearbox variants offer a slightly lower claimed mileage of 25.24 kmpl. It is also offered with a choice of a factory-fitted CNG kit. Prices range from Rs 5.64 lakh to Rs 7.37 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 24.35 kmpl (1-litre petrol, MT), 25.19 kmpl (1-litre petrol, AMT)

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 24.46 kmpl (1.2-litre petrol, MT), 23.56 kmpl (1.2-litre petrol, AMT)

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R offers a claimed fuel efficiency of 25.19 kmpl with its automatic transmission and 24.35 kmpl with its manual gearbox variants. These figures are for the 68 PS / 91 Nm 1-litre petrol engine, which is paired with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT. You can also opt for the Wagon R with the 90 PS / 113 Nm 1.2-litre petrol engine, which is available with the same transmission choices. Notably, the factory-fitted CNG kit is available only with the 1-litre petrol powertrain. Prices range between Rs 5.79 lakh and Rs 7.62 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 24.12 kmpl to 24.76 kmpl (MT), 25.30 kmpl (AMT)

Maruti also offers the 1-litre petrol engine option with the S-Presso, which delivers a claimed fuel efficiency of up to 25.30 kmpl. This petrol powertrain produces 67 PS and 89 Nm, and is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. Prices for the S-Presso start from Rs 4.27 lakh and go up to Rs 6.12 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 24.8 kmpl (MT), 25.75 kmpl (AMT)

The Maruti Suzuki Swift offers a claimed fuel efficiency of up to 25.75 kmpl from its new 3-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine, introduced with the new-generation update. This updated petrol engine produces 82 PS and 112 Nm, and is mated with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT transmission. You can also pair the petrol powertrain with a factory-fitted CNG kit. Prices for the Swift start from Rs 6.49 lakh and go up to Rs 9.65 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 24.79 kmpl (MT), 25.71 kmpl (AMT)

Compared to its hatchback counterpart, the Maruti Dzire offers a slightly lower mileage of up to 25.71 kmpl. It is powered by the 82 PS / 112 Nm 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, paired with 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT gearbox options. Maruti also offers the Dzire with the factory-fitted CNG kit. Prices for the Dzire range between Rs 6.84 lakh and Rs 10.19 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 24.39 kmpl (MT), 24.9 kmpl (AMT)

Maruti’s entry-level hatchback, the Alto K10, delivers a claimed mileage of up to 24.9 kmpl. Powered by a 67 PS / 89 Nm 1-litre petrol engine, you can configure the Alto K10 with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. It is also available with a factory-fitted CNG kit option. Prices for the Alto K10 range from Rs 4.23 lakh and go up to Rs 6.21 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Venue

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 24.20 kmpl (MT)

The Hyundai Venue, with its diesel powertrain, delivers a claimed mileage of 24.20 kmpl. The 1.5-litre diesel unit produces 116 PS and 250 Nm, and is available only with a 6-speed manual transmission. Hyundai also offers the Venue with 1-litre turbo-petrol and 1.2-litre petrol engine options. Prices for the Venue start at Rs 7.94 lakh and go up to Rs 13.62 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Sonet

Claimed Fuel Efficiency: 24.10 kmpl (MT), 19 kmpl (AT)

Kia’s Sonet gets the same 116 PS 1.5-litre diesel engine as the Venue, but its claimed mileage is slightly lower at 24.10 kmpl. Additionally, the Sonet also offers you the choice of a 6-speed manual as well as a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The Sonet is also offered with the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and 1-litre turbo-petrol engine options. Prices for the Sonet range between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 15.60 lakh (ex-showroom).

Honourable Mentions 

The Tata Nexon, Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza, Maruti Fronx and Toyota Taisor are some other cars that deliver excellent fuel efficiency if driven sanely. 

Thanks to a wide range of budget-friendly models boasting impressive fuel efficiency, you now have plenty of solid options to choose from. Whether it's daily drives or long highway runs, these cars promise fewer fuel stops without compromising too much on performance. So, based on the claimed mileage and power figures, which one stands out to you? Let us know in the comments.