34km mileage at just ₹3.50 lakh: India's most fuel-efficient budget cars
Maruti Celerio, Alto, S-Presso and more offer up to 34 km/kg mileage at prices starting from ₹3.50 lakh. Here's the complete, verified list of India's best fuel-efficient cars.
- Jun 26, 2026,
- Updated Jun 26, 2026 2:59 PM IST
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When buying a new car these days, the first question most people ask is how much mileage the car delivers. It's now the deciding factor for every budget car buyer in 2026.
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Rising petrol and diesel prices have made mileage more important than ever before. Every month's fuel budget now depends directly on how efficient your car really is.
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If you want a car within budget that cuts down your daily travel costs, the market currently offers several excellent options — each suited to a different kind of buyer.
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Some of these cars can help you save thousands of rupees on fuel every single month. Here's a complete list of five such cars — along with their correct, verified prices and mileage.
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The Maruti Celerio comes with a 1.0-litre petrol engine. Its petrol variant delivers 25–26 kmpl, while the CNG model returns up to 34.43 km/kg — priced starting at ₹4.70 lakh.
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The Tiago comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, delivering 19.01 kmpl on petrol. Pricing starts at ₹4.70 lakh, ex-showroom.
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With its SUV-inspired look, the Kwid comes with a 1.0-litre petrol engine and delivers up to 22.27 kmpl. Pricing for this model starts at ₹4.30 lakh.
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The Maruti Alto K10 features a 1.0-litre petrol engine, delivering 24.39–24.9 kmpl on petrol and up to 33–34 km/kg on CNG — one of the cheapest starting prices on this list at ₹3.70 lakh.
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The Maruti S-Presso comes with a 1.0-litre petrol engine, offering 24 kmpl on petrol and up to 32 km/kg on CNG — making it the most affordable car on this entire list.