34km mileage at just ₹3.50 lakh: India's most fuel-efficient budget cars

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Tiago comes with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, delivering 19.01 kmpl on petrol. Pricing starts at ₹4.70 lakh, ex-showroom.

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.

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.

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.