In the last few years, demand for automatic cars has grown significantly, prompting carmakers to offer automatic transmission options even in their most affordable cars. However, despite this shift, fuel efficiency remains a key priority for buyers. To cater to both these requirements, here we’ve compiled a list of the five most fuel-efficient automatic cars you can buy in India for under Rs 10 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG
- Claimed Mileage: 36.47km/kg
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is India’s highest-selling sedan, which has recently been introduced with a CNG-AMT powertrain combination, which claims an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 36.47km/kg, making it the most fuel-efficient automatic car in the country. The CNG-AMT combination is available with Dzire’s VXi and ZXi trims, prices of which range between Rs 8.53 – 9.54 lakh (ex-showroom).
Powering the Dzire CNG is a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder Z12E series engine, which produces 70hp and 102Nm in CNG mode. When fed with gasoline, the engine produces 82hp/112Nm.
Regarding features, it comes loaded with amenities like automatic LED headlamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, 7-inch SmartPlay Pro touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech, wireless charger, height-adjustable driver’s seat, keyless entry with push-button start/stop, auto AC, rear AC vents, rear wiper & washer, rear defogger, both Type-A & Type-C charging ports, powered side mirrors, tyre puncture kit, 6 airbags, hill hold assist, electronic stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear camera and much more.
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Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG
- Claimed Mileage: 35.34km/kg
The Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG is in second position on our list, which is also available with the same engine option as the Dzire, mated to a 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). It claims 35.34km/kg. What’s more interesting is that the CNG-AMT combination is available with the Swift’s three variants, namely VXi, VXi(O) and ZXi trims, with prices starting ranging from Rs 7.92 lakh to Rs 8.86 lakh (ex-showroom).
In terms of features, it is almost identically equipped to the Dzire CNG.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG
- Claimed Mileage: 34.47km/kg
Powered by the same 1.2-litre engine as the Dzire and Swift, the Maruti Suzuki Nexa Baleno is in the third position on our list, which claims a fuel efficiency of 34.47km/kg. It also comes with an AMT transmission option, offered with the premium hatchback’s Delta and Zeta trims, priced from Rs 8.32 lakh (ex-showroom).
For buyers’ comfort & convenience, the Baleno CNG comes loaded with LED projector headlamps, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech, an onboard voice assistant, 6 speakers, coloured TFT MID, front armrest, push-button start/stop, height-adjustable driver’s seat, 6 airbags, ISOFIX anchors, ESP with hill hold assist, rearview camera, and much more.
Tata Punch CNG
- Claimed Mileage: 26.99km/kg
With the recent facelift update, the Tata Punch CNG is now available with a factory-fitted CNG kit paired with a 5-speed AMT gearbox. It is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder, petrol engine, which produces 73.4hp and 103Nm in CNG mode, whereas in petrol mode, it develops 87.8hp and 115Nm.
Prices of the Punch CNG-AMT range between Rs 8.77 lakh and Rs 10.77 lakh (ex-showroom). Tap here for its variant-wise price and feature details.
Maruti Celerio
- Claimed Mileage: 26 km/l
The last on our list is again a Maruti Suzuki offering, which isn’t as popular in the Indian market. Nevertheless, it is the most frugal, non-hybrid, petrol car offered in the country, which claims a mileage of 26.86 km/l. The automatic (AMT) variant is powered by the same engine that is under the Alto K10’s hood – a 1-litre, 3-cylinder, petrol engine, good enough to generate 68.5PS and 91.1Nm. It is priced between Rs 5.63 lakh and Rs 6.75 lakh (ex-showroom).
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