Frugal cars – otherwise known as cars that are fuel-efficient and deliver a high mileage – are among those that find the highest demand in the Indian market. Every car that goes through the homologation process before going on sale gets an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure, which carmakers quote on brochures and marketing material. Here, we take a look at the 5 highest mileage cars in India, regardless of whether they are powered by a petrol, diesel or hybrid powertrain. Do note that CNG options have not been considered for this list.
5. Maruti Swift
ARAI mileage: 25.75kpl
The Maruti Swift shares its frugal 1.2-litre 3-cylinder Z Series petrol engine – which produces 82hp and 112Nm – with the Dzire, but the hatchback weighs up to 35kg less than its compact sedan counterpart. This helps the Swift make the list of top 5 highest mileage cars in India, as the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios rival has ARAI mileage figures of 25.75kpl in AMT form, and 24.8kpl in manual guise. The Dzire just misses out on the fifth spot with an ARAI-rated 25.71kpl for the AMT, and 24.79kpl for the manual gearbox version.
| Maruti Swift factfile | ||
|---|---|---|
| MT | AT | |
| Engine | 1197cc, 3 cyl, petrol | 1197cc, 3 cyl, petrol |
| Power | 82hp | 82hp |
| Torque | 112Nm | 112Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT | 5-speed AMT |
| ARAI efficiency | 24.8kpl | 25.75kpl |
| Kerb weight | 920kg | 925kg |
| Price range | Rs 6.49-9.15 lakh | Rs 7.80-9.65 lakh |
3. Maruti Celerio
ARAI mileage: 26kpl
The Maruti Celerio edges out the Swift as the highest mileage petrol car in India, recording an ARAI rating of 26kpl when its 69hp, 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine is paired with a 5-speed AMT. The entry-level Celerio LXi MT variant is rated at 25.24kpl, while the mid- and higher-spec variants have a 24.97kpl ARAI fuel efficiency number. That the Celerio weighs just 810-835kg helps the small hatchback achieve this economy.
| Maruti Celerio factfile | ||
|---|---|---|
| MT | AT | |
| Engine | 998cc, 3 cyl, petrol | 998cc, 3 cyl, petrol |
| Power | 69hp | 69hp |
| Torque | 91Nm | 91Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT | 5-speed AMT |
| ARAI efficiency | 24.97-25.24kpl | 26kpl |
| Kerb weight | 820-825kg | 825-835kg |
| Price range | Rs 5.64-6.87 lakh | Rs 6.50-7.37 lakh |
3. Honda City e:HEV
ARAI mileage 27.26kpl
The highest mileage sedan in India is the Honda City hybrid, with an ARAI rating of 27.26kpl. The City e:HEV is powered by a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine that makes 100hp and 131Nm of torque combined with a permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 109hp and 253Nm. The total combined output of the City hybrid is 126hp, which is sent to the front wheels via an e-CVT.
| Honda City e:HEV factfile | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1498cc, 4 cyl, Atkinson cycle petrol |
| Petrol power | 100hp |
| Petrol torque | 131Nm |
| Electric motor power | 109hp |
| Electric motor torque | 253Nm |
| Total output | 126hp |
| Gearbox | e-CVT |
| ARAI efficiency | 27.26kpl |
| Kerb weight | 1280kg |
| Price | Rs 19.90 lakh |
2. Toyota Hyryder/Maruti Grand Vitara
ARAI mileage: 27.97kpl
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser Hyrder and the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara jointly hold the position of the second highest mileage cars in India when they are in hybrid form, with a 27.97kpl ARAI rating. The badge-engineered siblings are powered by the same 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine that is tuned to make 92hp and 122Nm of torque, which is combined with an 80hp, 141Nm electric motor. The Hyryder and Grand Vitara hybrids have a total output of 116hp.
| Maruti Grand Vitara & Toyota Hyryder hybrid factfile | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hyryder | Grand Vitara | |
| Engine | 1490cc, 3 cyl Atkinson cycle petrol | 1490cc, 3 cyl Atkinson cycle petrol |
| Engine power | 92hp | 92hp |
| Engine torque | 122Nm | 122Nm |
| Electric motor power | 80hp | 80hp |
| Electric motor torque | 141Nm | 141Nm |
| Total output | 116hp | 116hp |
| Gearbox | e-CVT | e-CVT |
| ARAI efficiency | 27.97kpl | 27.97kpl |
| Kerb weight | 1265-1295kg | 1250-1285kg |
| Price range | Rs 16.81-20.19 lakh | Rs 16.99-20.52 lakh |
1. Maruti Victoris
ARAI mileage: 28.65kpl
Maruti is yet to announce prices of the its new mid-size SUV, the Victoris, but has revealed nearly every other details about its new Hyundai Creta rival. To be retailed via the brand’s Arena outlets, the Maruti Victoris hybrid utilises the same petrol-electric setup as the Grand Vitara and Hyryder. Despite having similar kerb weights as the aforementioned Maruti and Toyota SUVs, the Victoris is more fuel-efficient, making it the highest mileage car in India, and the highest mileage SUV in the country.
| Maruti Victoris factfile | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1490cc, 3 cyl, Atkinson cycle petrol |
| Engine power | 92hp |
| Engine torque | 122Nm |
| Electric motor power | 80hp |
| Electric motor torque | 141Nm |
| Total output | 116hp |
| Gearbox | e-CVT |
| ARAI efficiency | 28.65kpl |
| Kerb weight | 1250-1295kg |
| Price range | NA |
All prices, ex-showroom, India
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