Most Fuel-Efficient cars of 2022

Although now, many people are considering vehicle safety and safety features when buying cars, their sill a major portion of the population that wants to eke out the most bang for their buck. This is where the cars with the highest mileage come into play. For carmakers in India, mileage is among the top priorities for marketing. Hence, they still focus on this aspect. That said, as the year 2022 year is coming to an end, let’s have a look at the 10 most fuel-efficient cars that are on sale in India. These cars include almost all categories except SUVs. So, before further ado, let’s dive straight in.

1. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (27.97kmpl)
   

   

   Starting with the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the country, which is a no-brainer, the most expensive Maruti you can buy today is the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. The new Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was launched in India in September and got a lot to talk about inside and out. This includes tons of features, adequate power and, of course, mileage. Under the hood, the vehicle comes with an option of two petrol engines.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1.5-Litre, Petrol (Mild-Hybrid)	1.5-Litre, Petrol (Strong-Hybrid)
   Power	103ps	116ps
   Torque	136Nm	122Nm
   Transmission	5-speed MT, 6-Speed TC	e-CVT
   ARAI Mileage	20.58kmpl	27.97kmpl

   One with a mild hybrid and the other with a strong hybrid. And it is obvious that the average figures mentioned are from the strong hybrid vehicle. Speaking of which, the car comes with a 1.5 litre 3-cylinder motor which runs on the Atkinson cycle (which is different from the otto cycle). Along with that, the car gets an electric motor and 0.76kWh Li-ion battery. Both engine and motor combined give a total power output of 115bhp.

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2. Maruti Suzuki Celerio (26.68kmpl)
   

   

   Next is the another vehicle from Maruti Suzuki that doesn’t feature any fuel saving fancy stuff. Rather Maruti Suzuki Celerio comes with a good old 1.0 – litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. There is a posibiliy to opt for either 5-speed AMT or a 5-Speed MT with this engine. But the vehicle with the AMT is surprisingly more efficient than its manual counterpart.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	998cc, 3 cylinder
   Power	67bhp
   Torque	89Nm
   Transmission	5-speed MT, 5-Speed AMT
   ARAI Mileage	25.24kmpl, 26.68kmpl

   Moreover, as the vehicle is rather light and comes with limited car features, the weight of the vehicle also plays an important role in fuel economy. For instance, the mileage  26.68kmpl mentioned is of the VXi trim as AMT is not available in base LXi trip. That said, Celerio with same powertrain and ZXi and ZXi+ trim returns about 26 kmpl.

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3. Honda City e-HEV (26.5 kmpl)
   

   

   On the third place is another vehicle that gets a strong hybrid powertrain, the Honda City e-HEV. From the outside, it is diffecult to differentiate between the conventional City and e-HEV. However, as you enter the vehicle, the differences are pretty straight forward. The e-HEV comes with all-black interior and gets distinctive vents for the cooling of the battery back on the sides of the rear seats. Speaking of the powertrain, the vehicle comes with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that also runs on Atkinson cycle.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1498cc, 4-cylinder, Naturally aspirated
   Power	97bhp (Engine), 107bhp (Electric Motor)
   Torque	127Nm
   Transmission	e-CVT
   ARAI Mileage	26.5kmpl

   Meaning it compromises on power but makes it up when it comes to fuel economy. Aiding the efficient engine is an electric motor that makes 107bhp. However, the company has not revealed the combined power figures. Nevertheless, despite having an e-CVT the sedan is capable of attaining a speed of 100kmph in under 10 seconds. Which is decent. Coming to the USP, Honda City e-HEV is capable of returning mileage of about 26.68 kmpl.

   More about the new Honda City e:HEV Hybrid 

4. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (25.19kmpl)
   

   

   The next vehicle of the list has been among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the country for a long time, it is the Maruti Suzuki WagonR. India, just loves the vehicle, despite its aesthetics. Speaking of which, the basic structure and silhouette have remained the same for more than 2 decades. But the selling point of this vehicle has always remained its fuel efficiency which is rather commendable.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	998cc, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated	1197cc, -cylinder, naturally aspirated
   Power	67bhp	90bhp
   Torque	89Nm	113Nm
   Transmission	5-speed MT, 5-Speed AMT	5-speed MT, 5-Speed AMT
   ARAI Mileage	25.19kmpl	24.43kmpl

   The vehicle now comes with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and the option of AMT. However, the vehicle was are after today is the one with manual transmission. This engine when driven with care can return a mileage of about 25.19kmpl.

   GoMechanic News: Meet the Maruti Suzuki WagonR Flex-Fuel Edition

5. Maruti Suzuki Dzire AMT (24.14kmpl)
   

   

   Talking about the vehicle in the 5^th place, Maruti Suzuki Dzire is among the best selling compact sedans in the country. No wonder, if one is after economy, Dzire is to desire. Well, this is among those cars, that is due on an update, as not it looks rather dated. Additionally, the feature list has also become just adequate. But if is efficiency, nothing else matters.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1197cc, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated
   Power	90bhp
   Torque	113Nm
   Transmission	5-speed MT, 5-Speed AMT
   ARAI Mileage	24.12kmpl

   So, talking about the fuel economy Maruti Suzuki Dzire, returns a mileage of 24.14kmpl. Under the bonnet Maruti Suzuki Dzire comes with a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated engine, it gets a couple of transmission options, a 5-speed AMT and a 5-speed MT. It is the AMT transmission paired with that engine that it delivers 24.14kmpl. On the contrary the same engine with the manual transmission returns about 23.26kmpl.

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6. Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT (23.76kmpl)
   

   

   Next up is another vehicle from Maruti Suzuki, it is the Swift. It’s a no-brainer, that if the sedan is on the list, it is highly likely, its hatchback iteration has to be on this list. Meaning, Swift shares its engine and transmission combo with its sedan counterpart. But despite having the same hardware, Maruti Suzuki Swift returns less mileage.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1197cc, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated
   Power	90bhp
   Torque	113Nm
   Transmission	5-speed MT, 5-Speed AMT
   ARAI Mileage	23.76kmpl

   One of the prime reasons of this happening is aerodynamics. Being a sedan Dzire as they have an elongated boot, it has more aerodynamic than swift. With that cleared, Maruti Suzuki with its 1.2-litre engine and AMT box returns 23.76kmpl and the same engine with a manual transmission returns 23.2kmpl.

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7. Maruti Suzuki Baleno AMT / Toyota Glanza AMT (22.94 kmpl)
   
   

   The Indian automotive giant Maruti Suzuki has yet once occupied the 7th spot on the list with its new Baleno AMT. The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with the same motor, 1.2-litre naturally aspirated multi-jet that also is a part of Swift and Dzire.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	1197cc, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated
   Power	90bhp
   Torque	113Nm
   Transmission	5-speed MT, 5-Speed AMT
   ARAI Mileage	22.94kmpl

   Hence the fuel efficiency figure boils down to the vehicle construction, which includes weight, aerodynamics and other aspects. Similar to the last 2 cars, the Baleno also ekes out the best mileage with its AMT gearbox. This is when the hatchback returns about 22.94kmpl.

   GoMechanic News: Maruti Suzuki Baleno Gets a Little More Tech-Savvy

8. Maruti Suzuki Alto (22.05kmpl)
   

   

   For one final time, on the 8th spot, it again is a vehicle from Maruti Suzuki Alto. This is another vehicle that is in desperate need of a facelift. But that is the thing for a different day.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	796cc, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated
   Power	48bhp
   Torque	69Nm
   Transmission	5-speed MT
   ARAI Mileage	22.05kmpl

   Although old, Maruti Suzuki Alto gets a rather small 800cc engine that generates a mere 48bhp of power and 69Nm of peak torque. Well, being a small frugal engine it returns a mileage of about 22.02kmpl.

   More about the Maruti Alto | Do We Need Really Need it?

9. Renault Kwid (22.0 kmpl)
   

   

   Next up is a vehicle that finally is not from Maruti Suzuki, it is the Renault Kwid. The French carmaker Renaut offers a couple of different engines to choose from with the vehicle. These include an 800cc and a 1000cc engine both of which are 3 cylinders and naturally aspirated.

   Engine Specifications
   Engine	799cc, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated	999cc, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated
   Power	54bhp	68bhp
   Torque	72Nm	91Nm
   Transmission	5-speed MT	5-speed MT 5-Speed AMT
   ARAI Mileage	20.71kmpl	22kmpl

   One might be mistaken that the 800cc should be the most frugal of the two. But here it is quite the contrary. The 1000-cc engine mated to a 5-speed AMT offers the most mileage. Talking about the figures, Renault Kwid with this configuration returns a mileage of about 22.0kmpl.

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10. Datsun Regi Go (22.0 kmpl)
    

    

    In last, but not least, we have the Datsun Redi Go. Sadly Datsun is a brand in India that has been there in the country for a while, but still, not many people know about the brand. Hence, in April 2022 Nissan owned, Datsun wrapped its business in the country.

    Engine Specifications
    Engine	799cc, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated	999cc, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated
    Power	54bhp	68bhp
    Torque	72Nm	91Nm
    Transmission	5-speed MT	5-speed MT 5-Speed AMT
    ARAI Mileage	20.71kmpl	22kmpl

    Nevertheless, there still might be a stock of old vehicles. Among which is the Radi Go. This tiny little hatch gets two engines to choose from, an 800cc and a 1000cc. Again it is the 1000cc engine that uses less fuel per kilometre. Speaking of which, Datsun Redi Go returns 22.0 kmpl with a 5 – speed AMT box.

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Here are the 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the country one could buy in India. Let us know in the comment section for you, is efficiency the prime criterion to buy a vehicle? If not, what do you prefer over the economy?