Fuel prices continue to be a major concern for Indian drivers. Thankfully, the auto industry is responding with a fantastic selection of fuel-efficient cars under 10 lakh range. Here, we explore some of the top contenders and the tech that keeps them running far on every litre.

Here is a list of the best mileage cars in India in 2024. If you are willing to buy a new car, then these options will lure you.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

The new Maruti Suzuki Swift offers great mileage due to a combination of advanced technologies and design improvements:

New 1.2-litre Z Series Petrol Engine: The new Swift is powered by a new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, Z Series petrol engine. This engine is tuned to develop 80bhp and 112Nm of torque. It sends power to the front wheels via a five-speed manual unit or an AMT unit.

Improved Volumetric Efficiency: The new three-pot engine produces less power and torque than the outgoing four-cylinder K-Series unit, but Maruti Suzuki’s high fuel efficiency targets have been achieved through improved volumetric efficiency. Each cylinder is now 400cc in capacity.

Mild-Hybrid Petrol Powertrain: In terms of fuel economy, the new mild-hybrid petrol powertrain paired with the CVT transmission delivers better fuel economy than the 1.2-litre petrol engine offered by the current Swift.

Idle Stop-Start Tech (ISS) and Improved EGR System: The Swift’s fuel efficiency has been improved upon by the carmaker, while also lowering the emissions of this K-Series engine. They’ve done this by adding an idle stop-start tech (ISS) and improving the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system.

As a result, the new Swift offers a mileage of 24.8kmpl for the manual transmission version and 25.75kmpl for the AMT version. These features collectively contribute to the high mileage of the new Maruti Suzuki Swift.

Tata Tigor iCNG

The Tata Tigor iCNG offers impressive mileage due to a combination of advanced technologies and design improvements:

1.2-litre Engine and AMT Gearbox: The Tigor iCNG is powered by a 1.2-litre engine. This engine is paired with a five-speed AMT gearbox, which provides a balance between performance and fuel efficiency.

Intelligent CNG Technology: The Tigor iCNG features intelligent CNG technology that ensures a seamless driving experience. This technology helps in maintaining high performance and lower maintenance costs.

Gear Ratios: The Tigor iCNG’s gear ratios have been shortened to haul the added weight without feeling lethargic. While this requires working the gearbox and prodding the throttle to get moving, it ultimately contributes to the car’s fuel efficiency.

Maruti Baleno

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno offers great mileage due to a combination of advanced technologies and design improvements:

1.2-litre Engine and Transmission: The Baleno is powered by a 1.2-litre engine1. This engine is paired with a five-speed manual or an automatic gearbox1, which provides a balance between performance and fuel efficiency.

Idle Start/Stop Tech: The Baleno’s engine still has idle start/stop tech for better fuel efficiency23. The carmaker claims economy figures of 22.35kmpl for the manual gearbox variant, while the automatic returns 22.94kmpl.

High Tensile & Ultra High Tensile Steel: Maruti Suzuki states the new Baleno meets all current crash test norms and, in fact, uses a greater percentage of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel in its construction4. This combined with the additional equipment has resulted in a weight gain to the tune of 55kg in top-spec models.

AMT Gearbox: AMTs are usually more fuel efficient than CVTs and also more cost effective, which is why Maruti has gone the AMT route to increase accessibility for the automatic version

Toyota Taisor

The Toyota Taisor inherits its impressive mileage from its close relative, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. Both cars share the same powertrains and platform, leading to similar fuel efficiency figures. Here's a breakdown of the reasons behind Taisor's great mileage:

Efficient Engines: The Taisor offers two main engine options:

• A 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers a mileage range of 21.7-22.8 kmpl (depending on the gearbox - manual or automatic).
• A 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with a claimed mileage of 21.5 kmpl (manual) and 20 kmpl (automatic).

Lightweight Construction: The Taisor utilizes high-strength steel in its construction, keeping the overall weight down. This translates to less energy required to move the car, improving fuel economy.

Mild Hybrid System: The Taisor uses a mild hybrid system to improve fuel efficiency. This means it has a small electric motor that assists the main gasoline engine.

Maruti Fronx

The Maruti Fronx shares its platform and engines with the Toyota Taisor, so the reasons behind its great mileage are quite similar:

The Fronx offers two engine options:

• A 1.2-liter, four-cylinder petrol engine known for its fuel efficiency, delivering a mileage range of 21.7-22.8 kmpl (depending on the gearbox).
• A 1.0-liter, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that offers a good balance of power and mileage, with a claimed mileage of 21.5 kmpl (manual) and 20 kmpl (automatic).

Lightweight Construction: Maruti Suzuki prioritizes keeping the Fronx lightweight by using high-strength steel in its construction. This reduces the car's overall weight, requiring less energy to move and translating to better fuel economy.

Maruti Suzuki Technology: Maruti Suzuki is renowned for its focus on fuel efficiency. Technologies like Variable Geometry Valve Timing (VGVT) in the petrol engines likely play a role in optimizing performance and mileage in the Fronx.