Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in India 2024

For car buyers in India, fuel economy is the main factor. The response has thus been the provision of models that boast excellent mileage, together with pioneering features. In this article, we review three of the most fuel-efficient cars in the Indian market: Maruti Dzire, Maruti Celerio, and Toyota Camry. From being performance-based, safe, full of comfort, and reasonably priced, these vehicles stand out to make them very reliable for those intending to save on fuel costs while enjoying a good drive.

Maruti Dzire- A Comfortable, Safe, and Economical Sedan to Run

Engine and Mileage

The Maruti Dzire is powered by a 1.2L Dual Jet engine that puts out 76.43 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm of torque. This, coupled with the 5-speed manual transmission, gives the Dzire a fuel economy as good as 22.41 kmpl. It comes fitted with a 37-liter fuel tank, thereby making it suitable for long drives and regular city commutes as well.

Safety Features

On the safety front, the Maruti Dzire gets a 2-star Global NCAP rating, 2 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, rear parking sensors, and child safety locks. Other features also include seat belt reminders, a beep warning system for overspeeding, and halogen fog lights to make it a bit safer.

Comfort and Interior Features

There is sufficient space inside the Dzire, with fabric upholstery, rear adjustable headrests, rear parking sensors, and a height-adjustable driver seat. Other prominent features inside the interior cabin include a digital-analogue instrument console, a headlight height adjuster, and cup holders only on the front side. Overall, Dzire offers comfortable seating for both driver and passengers.

Exterior and Dimensions

The Dzire measures 3995 mm in length, 1735 mm in width, and 1515 mm in height and thus is compact with a decent interior space. Leading car brakes include front discs and rear drums, R14 wheels while MacPherson strut suspension is provided in the front for perfect agility with stability on the road.

Price and Competitors

Maruti Dzire comes with a base price of ₹7.37 Lakh (LXI-base variant) and goes high at ₹10.50 Lakh for the top-end variant Zọng + AT. Competitive models include the Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor, and Honda Amaze.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio: An Impressive Mileage Compact Hatchback

Engine and Mileage

Maruti Suzuki Celerio is offered with a 997 cc K10C engine which produces 66 bhp @ 5500 rpm and 89 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque. This 3-cylinder engine comes coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox and returns 25.24 kmpl mileage. It offers a 32-liter fuel tank and is quite practical for city as well as highway drives.

Safety Features

Basic safety features in the Celerio include ABS, EBD, 2 airbags, speed-sensing door locks, and child safety locks. Since the Celerio hasn’t been tested by NCAP, the car still has additional safety features such as a seatbelt reminder, an engine immobilizer, as well as a speed warning system.

Comfort and Interior Features

Comfort features aboard the Celerio include air conditioning, power steering, adjustable front seats, fabric upholstery, foldable rear seats to increase cargo space whenever desired. Key inclusions are analogue-digital instrument console, headlight height adjuster, and rear parking sensors.

Exterior and Dimensions

Measuring 3695 mm in length, 1655 mm in width, and 1555 mm in height, the Celerio is compact yet functional. It comes fitted with MacPherson strut suspension at the front and torsion beam suspension at the rear, soaks up bumps with aplomb and gives a decent ride even on broken roads.

Price and Competitors

It has a price range starting from ₹5.86 Lakh for the base variant called ‘LXI’ to ₹7.91 Lakh for the top-end variant ‘ZXI+ AT’. Basically, the rivals of this model are Tata Tiago, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, and Renault Kwid.

Toyota Camry: A Premium Hybrid Sedan with Advanced Features

Engine and Mileage

The Toyota Camry is a 2.5L Dynamic Force Engine [A25B-FXS] hybrid sedan that generates 178 PS @ 5700 rpm and 221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm torque. Its hybrid powertrain provides a fuel economy of 19.1 kmpl, among the best in India’s premium sedan segment. The fuel tank is 50 liters, which will enable the driver to go longer without stopping.  

Safety Features

Safety in the Camry is topnotch, considering it’s an ASEAN NCAP 5-star-rated vehicle. The vehicle is installed with 9 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, traction control, hill assist, rearview camera, and tire pressure monitoring. And that makes it quite solid and safe for families and long-distance tourists alike.

Comfort and Interior Features

The luxury features include Automatic climate control, Leather upholstery, Electrically adjustable seats, and Multifunction steering wheel. The other amenities include a rear armrest with cup holders, All-day/night rear view mirror, and Paddle shifters to give the feel of more sporty driving. The cabin of the Camry is designed to be comfort-oriented because it has been provided with all the basic amenities, including rear AC vents, Distance-to-empty display, and Glove box cooler.

Exterior and Dimensions

Measuring 4885 mm in length, 1840 mm in width, and 1455 mm in height, the Camry is a very comfortable spacious and plush drive. It comes with R18 alloy wheels, disc brakes at the front and rear, and McPherson strut suspension for better driving dynamism.

Price and Competitors

The price of the Toyota Camry ranges from ₹54.76 Lakh to ₹54,76,000. Toyota Camry is offered in a single variant called Hybrid. It has rich equipment list on this base version of Camry and returns stellar fuel economy. It mainly rivals BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Mercedes-Benz A-Class Audi A4.