8 Cheapest Petrol Cars in India

Bangalore: Indians, while deciding cars for themselves, thinks more about how much mileage it gives! Mileage can be defined as the total length, extent, or distance measured or expressed in miles, or in simple words how much fuel efficient the car is.

Ever since fuel prices have been sky rocketing in the country, people tend to opt for those cars which are the most fuel efficient in the market. Here are 8 most fuel efficient cars in the market which can save a lot on fuel bills.

1. Tata Nano
Price: 1.4 to 1.5 lakhs
Mileage: 25.4 Km/L

The Tata group addresses it as the people’s car in India. Lowest price in the market, fuel efficient and comfortable are few chief features which made it the favorite and the first option of a simple middleclass man in India. The company has introduced both CNG and Diesel version of Tata Nano. Though the car is little bit small compared to other in the lot but it is easy to drive and park too. The company claims that the Nano Petrol is capable of a fuel economy of 25.4 kmpl.

2. Maruti 800
Price: Up to 2.5 lakhs
Mileage: 16.1 Km/L

Maruti 800 is considered to be the best value for money bet on the Indian roads. Since 1983 over 2.5 million Maruti 800s has been sold. The price is unbeatable in the market which ranges from 2,10,000 to 2, 50,000 and the estimated mileage is around 16.1 Km/L. With sleek, slender dimensions and a short turning radius of 4.4 m it has become very easy to drive a Maruti 800 on the Indian roads.

3. Maruti Omni
Price: 2.15 to 2.70 lakhs
Mileage: 14.7 Km/L

If you have a big family and you want a car that will really not bite your pocket, Maruti Omni is your car. Sliding rear door, a firm turning circle and a sprightly engine. The Omni fits the bill perfectly for every kind of usage. 796 cc vehicles have 6 engine valves that ensure fuel-efficient performance. Apart from petrol boosted version, Omni is also available in LPG version, featuring same stipulation as the petrol model.

4. Maruti Alto 800
Price: 2.57 -  3.81 lakhs
Mileage: 18/20 Km/L

Since the very beginning only Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 has been loved and got very good response in the market. Launched in a armada of 7 deviation, the 2012 Maruti Alto 800 comes in 4 petrol and 3 CNG motorized models, which not only adds an ingredient of flexibility but also offers a cost-effective and environment-friendly fuel option for the buyers. The car ranges from 2.57 -  3.81 lakhs and gives an average mileage of 18-20 Km/L.

5. Hyundai EON
Price: 2.81 - 3.83 lakhs
Mileage: 17-18 Km/L

The Hyundai Eon was launched in 2011 and is a very significant car from Hyundai as its intended at the small budget car segment. The design of the car gives it a really classy look that makes it look, way more expensive than it really is.

For powering the Eon, there is an 814 cc petrol engine along with the three cylinders/9 valves and makes 56 PS. In city as well as rural roads the performance of the car is appreciable and you will not feel disappointed. The car ranges from 2.81 - 3.83 lakhs and gives an average mileage of 17-18 Km/L.

6. Hyundai Santro Xing
Price: 3.04 - 4.22 lakhs
Mileage: 17.92 18 Km/L

Hyundai Santro Xing it is one of the best seller car from Hyundai, the South Korean auto maker. The car went through a complete makeover and was launched in 2003 with complete new looks. The car ranges from 3.04 - 4.22 lakhs and gives an average mileage of 17.92-18 Km/L. Santro was brought in with the Epsilon engine that arrive with a displacement of 999cc.The four cylinder 1.1L engine produces 64 Bhp of peak power with copious torque figure 97Nm at 3000rpm.The best part of the car is its modification as well as its fuel efficiency that it gives.

7. Maruti Eeco
Price: 3.09 - 4.12 lakhs
Mileage: 15.1 Km/L

The Maruti Eeco was launched in the year 2010 and since than have been pretty favorite of the Indian car lovers.

The car finely serves the basic purpose of transport and is also very much affordable. The Eeco has a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces an utmost power output of 73bhp along with 101Nm of crest torque, while returning an impressive mileage of around 15.1 Km/L.

The users have found the car very much comfortable while driving and also like the smooth steering instead of the fact that it is not power steering.

8. Maruti Alto K10
Price: 3.25 – 3.38 lakhs
Mileage: 20.2 Km/L

Since a very long time Alto has been one of the best seller cars in the Indian auto market.

And now with the total makeover and new facilities the little car has been playing its game pretty well. Straddling the exteriors of K10 Knightracer are excellent. New details like stylish Knightracer body graphics, full wheel covers, sporty rear end spoiler, USB connectivity and many more has been included in it. The car ranges from 3.25-3.38 lakhs and gives an average mileage of 20.2 Km/L.

Source : www.siliconindia.com