5 ultimate commuting machines in India under Rs 10 lakh

Fuel economy is one of the prime factors of consideration for most buyers when it comes to buying a new car in India. And it becomes even more important when the user’s running is on the higher side of the spectrum. Here are five ultimate commuting machines in India under Rs 10 lakh, based solely on their claimed mileage figures.

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Top 5 highest mileage cars in India under Rs 10 lakh

Please note that the figures mentioned in the table above are claimed numbers released by the manufacturer. The actual figures might vary depending on a combination of factors such as driving manners, road conditions, terrain, traffic situation, and more. Moreover, this list is restricted to petrol cars, and does not include diesels, CNGs, hybrids, or electrics.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Claimed mileage: 26.00kmpl

Powertrain: 1.0-litre NA petrol engine with 5-speed AMT

Price in India: Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 7.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is the most fuel efficient petrol car in India under Rs 10 lakh, with AMT variants starting as low as Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Celerio democratised the automatic transmission for the masses in India.

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Maruti Suzuki Swift

Claimed mileage: 25.75kmpl

Powertrain: 1.2-litre NA petrol engine with 5-speed AMT

Price in India: Rs 7.79 lakh to Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The Maruti Suzuki Swift underwent a generational update last year, and it now boasts a stellar fuel economy of 25.75kmpl with the AMT gearbox. The new Z-Series engine on duty is a three-cylinder unit that also does duty on the new Dzire.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Claimed mileage: 25.71kmpl

Powertrain: 1.2-litre NA petrol engine with 5-speed AMT

Price in India: Rs 8.34 lakh to Rs 10.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Following the Swift, the Dzire also underwent a generational update, and the new one looks a lot more upmarket than its predecessor. It gets the same powertrain as the Swift, and claims an almost identical fuel economy of 25.71kmpl with the AMT. It also gets improved practicality as compared to the rest of the cars in this list, by the virtue of being a sedan.

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Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Claimed mileage: 25.30kmpl

Powertrain: 1.0-litre NA petrol engine with 5-speed AMT

Price in India: Rs 5.71 lakh to Rs 6.00 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

One of the less popular Maruti Suzuki cars in India, the S-Presso, also claims an impressive fuel economy figure. The S-Presso AMT is offered in two variants, with prices starting from Rs 5.71 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), making it the cheapest offering in our list.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon-R

Claimed mileage: 25.19kmpl

Powertrain: 1.0-litre NA petrol engine with 5-speed AMT

Price in India: Rs 6.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The Maruti Wagon-R is available in two engine options, and the smaller of the two claims a fuel efficiency of 25.19kmpl with a 5-speed AMT. It is available in a single variant that is priced at Rs 6.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).