As Petrol Price Trends, A Look At 5 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars On Sale In India

The US-Israel war on Iran has people worried about a spike in petrol and diesel prices in the country. Hence, the topic of petrol price has become a consistent trend. Making a move to address the concerns, the government has slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel prices by Rs 10 per litre each. This significantly reduces the applicable fuel taxes for petrol and diesel, bringing them down to Rs 3 per litre and zero, respectively. However, the reduction is unlikely to bring down prices at fuel stations. To help car owners combat these worries, here are a few budget cars which give good mileage.

Maruti Suzuki Swift (ARAI Mileage- 25.75 kmpl)

The Maruti Swift comes with a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z Series petrol engine that produces 82 hp and 112 Nm of torque. It is among the top fuel-efficient petrol cars in India, achieving an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of 25.75 kmpl in AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) form and 24.8 kmpl in the manual version. The brand also has the Dzire, which uses the same engine and comes close with an ARAI rating of 25.71 kmpl for the AMT variant and 24.79 kmpl for the manual.

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Maruti Suzuki Celerio (ARAI Mileage- 26 kmpl)

The Maruti Celerio claims the title of the most fuel-efficient petrol car in India, boasting an ARAI rating of 26 kmpl. This rating comes from its 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 69 hp when paired with a 5-speed AMT. The entry-level Celerio has a rating of 25.24 kmpl, while the mid- and higher-spec variants are rated at 24.97 kmpl.

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Honda City (ARAI Mileage- 27.26 kmpl)

The Honda City hybrid is among the sedans with the highest mileage in India, with an ARAI rating of 27.26 kmpl. It is powered by a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine that generates 100 hp and 131 Nm of torque, combined with a permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 109 hp and 253 Nm of torque. The total output of the City hybrid is 126 hp, transferred to the front wheels through an e-CVT.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder (ARAI Mileage- 27.97 kmpl)

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara share second place, with their strong-hybrid variants rated at 27.97 kmpl. Both models are equipped with a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine producing 92 hp and 122 Nm of torque, alongside an 80-horsepower electric motor generating 141 Nm of torque. Together, the hybrids provide a combined output of 116 horsepower.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris (ARAI Mileage- 28.65 kmpl)

Maruti's second midsize SUV, the Victoris, is available with the same petrol-hybrid powertrain as the Grand Vitara and Hyryder. Despite having similar kerb weights to those of SUVs, the Victoris is more fuel-efficient, making it the highest mileage car and SUV in India with 28.65 kmpl.

Petrol Price Today

Here are the petrol and diesel prices in key cities today:

Delhi

Petrol: Rs 94.77 per litre
Diesel: Rs 87.67 per litre

Bengaluru

Petrol: Rs 102.96 per litre
Diesel: Rs 90.99 per litre

Chennai

Petrol: Rs 101.23 per litre
Diesel: Rs 92.81 per litre

Kolkata

Petrol: Rs 105.41 per litre
Diesel: Rs 92.02 per litre

Hyderabad

Petrol: Rs 107.50 per litre
Diesel: Rs 95.70 per litre

Mumbai

Petrol: Rs 103.54 per litre
Diesel: Rs 90.03 per litre

Chandigarh

Petrol: Rs 94.30 per litre
Diesel: Rs 82.45 per litre