Launched in October 2014, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has turned out to be a huge success for the company. Price for the saloon’s SHVS model starts from Rs. 8.23 lakh and goes up to Rs. 10.28 lakh for the top-end model.
Mileage is probably the second most important factor after the price for a common car buyer in India. That is the reason why all the carmakers are working on more and more fuel-efficient engines, and trying to get an edge over rivals in this department.
For people looking to buy a car between Rs 8 lakh – Rs 12 lakh, here’s a list of top 5 most fuel efficient cars in this price bracket.
1. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz (SHVS)
Launched in October 2014, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has turned out to be a huge success for the company. In order to further improve its sales, the company recently introduced the SHVS (Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki) mild hybrid technology with the saloon that made it the country’s most fuel-efficient car. Powered by a 1.3-litre Multi-jet diesel engine with SHVS technology, the Ciaz is claimed to return the class-leading fuel efficiency of 28.09kmpl. Price for the saloon’s SHVS model starts from Rs. 8.23 lakh and goes up to Rs. 10.28 lakh for the top-end model.
Mileage – 28.09kmpl
Price – Rs. 8.23 lakh – Rs. 10.28 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
2. Maruti Suzuki Baleno
The all-new Baleno is yet another Maruti Suzuki in the list of top 5 most fuel efficient cars in the country. The major reason behind the success of the Baleno are its premium styling, rich interior, great handling and of course the best-in-class mileage figure. The hatchback is available with two engine options – a 1.2-litre VVT petrol and a 1.3-litre DDiS diesel. The company says that the Baleno diesel, with a 5-speed manual transmission, delivers an outstanding mileage of 27.39kmpl. While the base variant (diesel) is available at Rs. 6.16 lakh, the top-ranging model costs Rs. 8.11 lakh.
Mileage – 27.39kmpl
Price – Rs. 6.16 lakh – Rs. 8.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
3. New Honda Jazz
To challenge the Maruti Suzuki’s dominance in offering highly fuel-efficient cars, Honda introduced the new Jazz hatchback with the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine. Paired to a 5-speed manual transmission, this engine churns out 99bhp and 200Nm. With an ARAI-certified mileage of 27.3kmpl, the Honda Jazz is the currently the third most fuel-efficient car in the country. The Honda Jazz diesel is available within the price range of Rs. 6.54 lakh – Rs. 8.63 lakh.
Mileage – 27.3kmpl
Price – Rs. 6.54 lakh to Rs. 8.63 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire has always been favored for its practicality, driving dynamics and efficient engines. The Swift Dzire diesel is one of the most affordable and fuel efficient cars in the country. Available within the price bracket of Rs. 5.99 lakh – Rs. 7.91 lakh, the compact sedan is claimed to deliver an impressive mileage of 26.59kmpl. Power for the vehicle comes from a 1.3-litre Multi-jet diesel motor that puts out 74bhp of power and 190Nm of peak torque. Transmitting power to the front wheels is a five-speed manual gearbox.
Mileage – 26.59kmpl
Price – Rs. 5.99 lakh -7.91 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
5. Honda City Â
The new-generation Honda City has been a runaway success for the company since its launch, and still continues to be India’s top-selling mid-sized sedan. With premium styling, superb driving dynamics and most importantly a comfortable cabin with lots of features, the new-generation City makes for an all-round package for buyers. The new diesel model of the saloon is powered by a 99bhp, 1.5-litre i-DTEC engine that is claimed to offer a whopping 26kmpl. Besides this, what makes the City diesel a more desirable car is its pricing that starts from Rs. 8.82 lakh and goes up to Rs. 11.91 lakh.
Mileage – 26kmpl
Price – Rs. 8.82 lakh – 11.91 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
