CNG cars continue to attract Indian buyers due to their lower running costs, especially at a time when fuel prices remain a key consideration. 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 in recent years. Buyers now have access to better safety equipment and dual-cylinder setups that free up boot space. High fuel efficiency remains one of the primary reasons for the segment’s growth. The benefits are particularly significant for those with higher monthly usage. In this article, we list the most fuel-efficient CNG cars and SUVs available in India. Maruti Suzuki Celerio First car on the list is Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG priced at Rs 5.9 lakh (ex-showroom), it’s available in sole VXI trim. The Celerio CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp power and 82 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 34.43 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki WagonR The second car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG, priced from Rs 5.8 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s available in LXI and VXI trims. The Celerio CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp power and 82 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 34.05km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Next car on the list is Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG, priced from Rs 4.82 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s available in LXi (O) and VXi (O) trims. The Alto K10 CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp power and 82 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 33.85km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Dzire Fourth car on the list is Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG priced from Rs 8.03 lakh (ex-showroom), it’s available in VXI and ZXI trims. The Dzire CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 70 hp power and 101 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 33.73km/kg. Maruti Suzuki Swift The fifth car on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG, priced from Rs 7.45 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s available in VXi, VXi (O) and ZXi trims. The Swift CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 70 hp power and 101 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 32.85km/kg. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso Next car on the list is Maruti Suzuki S-Presso CNG priced at Rs 4.6 lakh (ex-showroom), it’s available in LXi (O) and VXi (O) trims. The S-Presso CNG is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 56 hp power and 82 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 32.73 km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Baleno/Glanza The next set of cars on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Toyota Glanza, priced from Rs 7.7 lakh and 8.17 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom). Both cars are powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 77 hp power and 98 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 30.61km/kg.Maruti Suzuki Fronx/Toyota Fronx Next set of cars on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Fronx and the Toyota Taisor, priced from Rs 7.8 lakh and 8.6 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom). Both cars are powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 77 hp power and 98 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 28.51km/kg.Hyundai Exter Next car on the list is the Hyundai Exter CNG, priced from Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s available in a total of five variants. The Exter CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder NA petrol engine with 69 hp power and 95.2 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 27.10km/kg. Tata Punch CNGThe tenth car on the list is the Tata Punch CNG, priced from Rs 6.75 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s available in a total of seven variants. The Punch CNG is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder NA petrol engine with 73 hp power and 103 nm torque. It comes paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox or an AMT gearbox, and it has a claimed fuel efficiency of 26.99km/kg.
