The most economical CNG cars: Maruti Celerio, Exter and others

CNG cars continue to attract Indian buyers due to their lower operating costs, especially at a time when fuel prices remain a key factor. Suitable for daily commuting, long-distance travel and commercial applications, these vehicles offer a more economical alternative to petrol-powered models. Manufacturers have also improved the overall appeal of factory-fitted CNG vehicles over the past few years. Buyers now have access to better safety equipment and two-cylinder setups that free up trunk space. High fuel efficiency remains one of the primary reasons for the segment’s growth. The benefits are especially significant for those with higher monthly spending. In this article, we list the most efficient CNG cars and SUVs available in India. Maruti Suzuki Celerio The first car on the list is Maruti Suzuki Priced at Rs 5.9 lakh (ex-showroom), the Celerio CNG is available in the VXI trim unit. The Celerio CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 56 PS and 82 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and its fuel consumption is 34.43 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki WagonR The second car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG, priced at Rs 5.8 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in LXI and VXI versions. The Celerio CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 56 PS and 82 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and its fuel consumption is 34.05 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 The next car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG, priced at Rs 4.82 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in LXi (O) and VXi (O) versions. The Alto K10 CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine that produces 56 PS of power and 82 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and its fuel consumption is 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), it is available in VXI and ZXI variants. The Dzire CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 70 PS and 101 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and its fuel consumption is 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 versions. The Swift CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 70 PS and 101 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and its fuel consumption is 32.85 km/kg. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso The next car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso CNG priced at Rs 4.6 lakh (ex-showroom), it is available in LXi (O) and VXi (O) trims. The S-Presso CNG is powered by a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder NA gasoline engine that produces 56 hp and 82 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and its fuel consumption is 32.73 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Baleno/Glanza The next set of cars on the list are the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza, priced at Rs 7.7 lakh and Rs 8.17 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom). Both cars are powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 77 PS and 98 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and its fuel consumption is 30.61 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Fronx/Toyota Fronx The next set of cars on the list are the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and the Toyota Taisor, priced at Rs 7.8 lakh and Rs 8.6 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom). Both cars are powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine producing 77 PS and 98 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and its fuel consumption is 28.51 km/kg.Hyundai exterior The next car on the list is the Hyundai Exter CNG, priced at Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in a total of five variants. The Exter CNG is powered by a 1.2-liter, 4-cylinder NA gasoline engine that produces 69 hp and 95.2 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and its fuel consumption is 27.10 km/kg. Tata Punch CNGThe tenth car on the list is the Tata Punch CNG, 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 PS and 103 Nm of torque. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or an AMT gearbox and its fuel consumption is 26.99 km/kg.