Fuel-efficient cars: Best buys in Rs 3-8 lakh budget range

Are you looking to buy a car? Here is a list of popular fuel-efficient cars within your budget range - up to Rs 3 lakh, between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 4 lakh, Rs 4-6 lakh and Rs 6-8 lakh. We have listed SUVs and sedans as well that you can try to fit into your budget.

Up to Rs 3 lakh: Tata GenX Nano
Price: Rs 1,99,000-3,21,002
Mileage : 25 kmpl
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 624cc, two-cylinder engine 37.5 bhp
4 speed manual gearbox/ 5 speed AMT
The steering wheel in the new Nano is from Tata Zest. With appealing prices and improvised features, this car is high in desirability.

Between Rs 3- 4 lakh: Datsun Go
Price: Rs 3,12,033-3,87,944
Mileage: 20 kmpl
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine:  1198cc, three-cylinder unit with around 67 bhp
Five-speed manual transmission
It is competing with Hyundai and Maruti. It is engineered in India and for India and looks bigger in size than its rivals. It is a good buy for first-time car buyers and is priced competitively in the hatchback section.

Between Rs 4-6 lakh: Maruti Suzuki Swift
Price:  Rs 4,57,309-7,64,915          
Mileage: 25 kmpl
Fuel type: Petrol, diesel
Engine of petrol version:  1.2-litre motor with around 83 bhp
Engine of diesel version: 1.3-litre motor with 74 bhp
Five-speed manual transmission
Swift has become one of the best cars in the segment with no flaw. It offers best features, funky look at the best price. The new version of diesel version has increased its fuel efficiency by 10 per cent.

Between Rs 6-8 lakh: Hyundai Grandi10
Price: Rs  4,20,610-7,07,578
Mileage: 24 kmpl
Fuel type: Petrol/diesel
Engine of petrol version:  1197 cc engine with 82 bhp
Engine of diesel version: 1120 cc engine, three-cylinder which produces 70 bhp
5 speed manual transmission
After i10 and i20 the Hyundai's offering is customer-centric and competes remarkably.

SUV: Ford EcoSport
Price: Rs 6.75 lakh-10.20 lakh
Mileage: 22 kmpl
Fuel type: Petrol/Diesel
Engine of petrol version:  EcoBoost engine is a 999 cc petrol unit with 123.3 bhp/1499 cc TiVCT petrol engine with 110 bhp, 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission
Engine of diesel version: 1498 cc diesel motor with 89.8 bhp, 5-speed manual transmission
The SUV is a tempting family car. The automatic 6-speed petrol version with EcoBoost engine beats its rivals with its features. The diesel version too is ideal for people looking out for a stunning SUV.

Sedan: Maruti Suzuki Ciaz
Price: Rs 7,16,384-10,96,111
Mileage: 26 kmpl
Fuel type: Petrol/diesel
Engine of petrol version:  1.4 litre with 91 bhp, 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmission options
Engine of diesel version: 1.3 litre diesel with 89 bhp, 5-speed manual transmission
The car is a winner in the mid-size sedan segment as it is fuel efficient, spacious and loaded with features.