CNG Cars under 10 lakhs

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Rising prices of fuel have started to influence buying decisions towards more fuel-efficient and cleaner fuels like CNG. CNG-equipped cars. are fast gaining popularity given their affordability, ease of maintenance and practicality, so automakers have started offering CNG alternatives to their petrol lineup. 

With affordability being a major factor, CNG cars under Rs. 10 lakh range from premium hatchbacks to compact sedans, giving a great combination of practicality, fuel efficiency, and value. Given that there are several options available in the Indian market today, it is easy for you to get overwhelmed and have a tough time making the right choice. Here, we take a deeper look into a list of the best CNG cars you can buy under 10 lakhs in India.

CarFuel EconomyEx-Showroom
Maruti Suzuki Eeco25 km/kgRs. 6.50 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki Celerio35.6 km/kgRs. 6.71 lakhs
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios28 km/kgRs. 7.68 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki Swift31 km/kgRs. 7.85 lakhs
Tata Tiago 27 km/kgRs. 8.10 lakhs
Tata Tigor26.4 km/kgRs. 8.20 lakhs
Hyundai Aura28 km/kgRs. 8.23 lakhs
Maruti Suzuki Fronx28.51 km/kgRs. 8.41 lakhs
Hyundai Exter27.1 km/kgRs. 9.06 lakhs
Toyota Glanza30.61 km/kgRs. 9.63 lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Eeco

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The ever-reliable people and cargo mover still moves strong, and is now available in 5 and 7 seater options. The Eeco CNG is powered by the 1.2L NA engine which produces a healthy 76 PS of peak power and 99 Nm of torque and is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission which sends the power to its rear wheels. 

It isn’t expected to provide thrills behind the wheel but is ever reliable at transporting people or cargo in a very economical manner. Even when packed with 5 people and extra cargo, the Eeco CNG manages to travel without much effort while delivering a promising mileage of 26 km/kg.

Maruti Suzuki Eeco CNG

  • Engine: 1.2L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 26 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type: MUV

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

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The already fuel-efficient Celerio also comes with S-CNG technology, making it even more budget-friendly. The stylish hatch is now powered by a K10C CNG engine, which churns out a respectable 56.70 PS of power and 82.1 Nm of torque, ensuring that the car is smooth and lively in the city. 

Available only in the mid-range VXI, it has a fuel tank capacity of 60 litres and the highest fuel efficiency offered by a CNG car at an incredible 34.43 km/kg. This means that the Celerio has a driving range of 2065 kilometers. The S-CNG technology ensures that the Celerio offers a silky smooth driving performance and enhanced fuel efficiency. 

Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXI CNG

  • Engine: 1.0L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 34.43 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type: Hatchback

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

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The Grand i10 Nios is a fun little hatchback for those who want an exhilarating drive and highly efficient, clean mobility. The Grand i10 Nios comes equipped with eco-friendly powertrains with specially tuned suspensions and a CNG tank capacity which would enhance your driving experience. It offers a factory-fitted CNG kit on the Magna and Sportz versions of the Grand i10 Nios.

It houses a 1.2 litre naturally aspirated engine which produces 68 PS of peak power and 95 Nm of peak torque in CNG mode, whilst producing an impressive fuel economy of 28 km/kg. The CNG range of the hatchback starts from Rs. 7.56 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs. 8.11 lakh.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz CNG

  • Engine: 1.2L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 28 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type: Hatchback

Maruti Suzuki Swift

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Next on the list is the Maruti Suzuki Swift, one of India’s hottest hatchbacks in the market today and it even comes in the CNG variant, which boost its sales further. It is offered in the mid-level variants starting from Rs. 7.80 lakh and goes up all the way to Rs. 8.48 lakh.

It is powered by a peppy 1.2 litre engine which produces 76 PS of peak power and 99 Nm of peak torque in CNG mode. It comes with an injection system and dual interdependent ECUs, which help it deliver consistent performance in varied driving conditions. The S-CNG technology helped the Swift produce an impressive 31 km/kg.

Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG

  • Engine: 1.2L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 31 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type: Hatchback

Tata Tiago

Tata Tiago iCNG vs. Maruti Suzuki Celerio S-CNG

The popular Tiago hatchback is Tata’s way of expanding its CNG portfolio of cars and it gets a factory-fitted CNG across four variants –  XE, XM, XT and XZ. It is powered by a 1.2 litre petrol CNG engine which produces 72 PS of peak power and 95 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission system which delivers an impressive 27 km/kg.

Tata’s implementation of CNG on the Tiago brings innovations like micro switch, thermal incident protection, leak detection along with an energy absorbing body structure that make it very safe to use. The Tiago CNG range starts from Rs. 6.44 lakh and goes up all the way to Rs. 8.05 lakh.

Tata Tiago CNG

  • Engine: 1.2L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 27 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type: Hatchback

Tata Tigor CNG

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The compact sedan is one of Tata’s stable products and it offers a great CNG variant in the XM, XZ and XZ+ variants. This makes the Tigor CNG highly desirable, and for a small price difference, you get a long feature list which includes projector headlamps, touchscreen infotainment system, steering mounted controls and a lot more. Moreover, Tata makes their Tigor (as well as Tiago) models an even better package by offering automatic transmission versions.

The CNG kit is factory fitted and is adequately powerful, with the mode providing 72 PS of peak power and 95 Nm of peak torque. It delivers a healthy ARAI claimed mileage of 27 km/kg. The pricing for the Tata Tigor CNG variants start from Rs 7.60 lakh and go up all the way to Rs. 8.70 lakh.

Tata Tigor XZ CNG

  • Engine: 1.2L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 27 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type: Sedan

Hyundai Aura CNG

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The Hyundai Aura is also equipped with the powerful CNG powertrain, which helps it to cater to a larger target audience. The sedan is an embodiment of flair and efficiency, and offers a premium package in this list of CNG vehicles. It shares the same 1.2L engine as its sibling, the Grand i10 Nios, in a similar fashion at 68 PS and 95 Nm.

The claimed fuel economy is also on par with the Grand i10 Nios, churning out a healthy 28 km/kg mileage. The CNG is offered on the S and SX variants of the Aura and the range starts from Rs. 8.10 lakhs and goes up to Rs. 8.87 lakhs.

Hyundai Aura SX CNG

  • Engine: 1.2L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 28 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type: Sedan

Maruti Suzuki Fronx CNG

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Maruti Suzuki have been quite dominant on this list, and they continue to do so with the newly launched Fronx. Following the Brezza CNG, the Fronx is the second compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki to be fitted with a CNG powertrain.

It comes with a 1.2 litre petrol engine, which produces an adequate 77.5 PS and 98.5 Nm of torque. The brand claims that the Fronx CNG can offer a healthy fuel efficiency of 28.51 km/kg. It starts at Rs. 8.42 lakh for the entry level Sigma trim and goes up to Rs. 9.28 lakh for the Delta trim.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx Sigma CNG

  • Engine: 1.2L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 28.51 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type:Compact SUV

Hyundai Exter CNG

Hyundai Exter

The newest entrant in the sub compact SUV segment is the Hyundai Exter, which locks horns with other capable competitors in its segment. The mini SUV comes with a 1.2L Kappa engine as the CNG option, which produces a solid 83 PS and 114 Nm of torque.

The CNG version produces a tested figure of 27.1 km/kg. The Exter makes it a solid proposition for buyers looking for a spacious, feature rich, versatile car for a small family. The CNG version of the SUV, available in the S and SX variants starts from Rs. 8.23 lakh and tops out at Rs. 8.96 lakh.

Hyundai Exter SX CNG

  • Engine: 1.2L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 27.1 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type: SUV

Toyota Glanza CNG

Spinny Assured Toyota Glanza

The Glanza is basically the rebranded version of the Baleno with the Toyota badging, and it comes with a great CNG option for the Indian market. The premium hatch houses a 1.2 litre engine under its hood which produces around 76 PS and 99 Nm of peak torque in CNG mode. The Glanza CNG comes in mid and top-end G and S trims which starts around Rs. 8.45 lakh and stretches to Rs. 9.48 lakh.

Toyota Glanza G CNG

  • Engine: 1.2L petrol CNG
  • Transmission: 5-speed Manual
  • Mileage: 31 km/kg
  • Airbags: 2
  • Fuel Type: CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Body Type: Hatchback

Summary

So, this article has widely covered the best CNG options for customers out there, who are looking for a capable, eco-friendly machine. These cars emit fewer pollutants and greenhouse gases than petrol cars, making them a more environmentally-friendly option. It may offer lesser performance than fuel powered cars, but makes up by being less expensive than petrol, resulting in lower fuel costs.

Indian brands today are heavily focusing on bringing alternative fuel sources into the market, and this trend is likely to continue with most manufacturers bringing out CNG variants in their best selling cars. Although brands like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai dominate this list, it is advised to look at further options in order to evaluate and choose the best product, suited to your specific needs.

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