Here Are The Top CNG Cars You Can Buy In India Now
Modified On Mar 17, 2022 12:49 PM By Tarun for Maruti Swift Dzire 2020-2024
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Maruti has five CNG cars on sale while Hyundai offers three
Considering the rising petrol and diesel prices, CNG seems like a much affordable option, right? Besides, CNG cars are also more fuel efficient but their availability can be an issue. So, if you are looking for a CNG car, here are your options at the moment:
Maruti Suzuki Alto 800
Specifications |
0.8-litre CNG |
0.8-litre petrol |
Power |
40PS |
47PS |
Torque |
60Nm |
69Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual |
Fuel Efficiency |
31.59km/kg |
22.05kmpl |
Price* |
Rs 5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh |
Around Rs 4 lakh |
* Prices of CNG and their corresponding petrol variants compared for all models
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The Alto comes with an 800cc engine, producing 40PS/60Nm on CNG.
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Its fuel efficiency is 31.59km/kg, compared to 22.05kmpl with petrol.
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CNG is available with the LXI and LXI (O) variants, which demand Rs 95,000 more than the corresponding petrol variants.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
Specifications |
1.0-litre CNG |
1.0-litre petrol |
Power |
57PS |
67PS |
Torque |
78Nm |
90Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual/5-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency |
31.2km/kg |
21.4kmpl / 21.7kmpl |
Price |
Rs 5.2 lakh to Rs 6 lakh |
Rs 4.3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh |
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Maruti S-Presso comes with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, producing 57PS and 78Nm on CNG.
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Its fuel efficiency is rated at 31.2km/kg, around 10kmpl more than the petrol variants.
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The S-Presso CNG is available in LXI, LXI (O), VXI and VXI (O) variants, all demanding Rs 95,000 more than their petrol counterparts.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
Specifications |
1.0-litre CNG |
1.0-litre petrol / 1.2-litre petrol |
Power |
57PS |
67PS / 83PS |
Torque |
78Nm |
90Nm / 113Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency |
32.52km/kg |
23.56kmpl to 25.19kmpl |
Price |
Rs 6.5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh |
Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh |
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The Wagon R CNG is available with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit, rated at 57PS and 78Nm.
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The petrol variant is offered with two engines: 67PS 1.0-litre and 83PS 1.2-litre.
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Its fuel efficiency is rated at 32.52km/kg, making it one of the most fuel-efficient CNG cars in India.
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CNG is offered in LXI and VXI which demand Rs 95,000 over petrol.
Maruti Eeco
Specifications |
1.2-litre petrol-CNG |
1.2-litre petrol |
Power |
63PS |
73PS |
Torque |
98Nm |
85Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual |
Fuel Efficiency |
16.11kmpl |
20.88km/kg |
Price |
Around Rs 6 lakh |
Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh |
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The Eeco gets a 1.2-litre petrol engine paired with CNG, that offers 63PS and 98Nm.
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Its claimed fuel efficiency is 20.88km/kg.
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Maruti offers CNG on Eeco’s 5-seater variant only.
Hyundai Santro
Specifications |
1.1-litre CNG |
1.1-litre petrol |
Power |
60PS |
69PS |
Torque |
85Nm |
99Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency |
30.48km/kg |
20.3kmpl |
Price |
Rs 5.92 lakh to Rs 6.06 lakh |
Rs 5.20 lakh to Rs 5.56 lakh |
* Prices of CNG and their corresponding petrol variants compared
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The Santro is offered with a 1.1-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, with its CNG variant producing 60PS and 85Nm.
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Its fuel efficiency is rated at 30.48km/kg, while the petrol engine offers 20.3kmpl.
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CNG is available on the Magna and Sportz variants, priced between Rs 5.92 lakh and Rs 6.06 lakh.
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The CNG variants demand Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000 more than the petrol variants.
Tata Tiago
Specifications |
1.2-litre CNG |
1.2-litre petrol |
Power |
73PS |
86PS |
Torque |
95Nm |
113Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency |
26.49km/kg |
23.84kmpl |
Price |
Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh |
Rs 5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh |
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The Tiago’s 1.2-litre petrol engine is paired with a CNG kit, which offers 73PS and 95Nm.
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The CNG variants offer 26.49km/kg, while the petrol variants offer 23.84kmpl.
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Tata is offering CNG with the Tiago’s four variants: XE, XM, XT, and XZ Plus.
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The CNG variants demand Rs 90,000 over their corresponding petrol variants.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Specifications |
1-litre CNG |
1-litre petrol |
Power |
56.7PS |
67PS |
Torque |
82Nm |
89Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency |
35.6km/kg |
24.97kmpl to 26.68kmpl |
Price |
Around Rs 6.50 lakh |
Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh |
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Maruti offers the Celerio with a sole 1-litre petrol engine, with its CNG version developing 56.7PS and 82Nm.
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Its fuel economy is rated at 35.6km/kg, compared to 24.97kmpl to 26.68kmpl.
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CNG comes with the VXI variant, priced at Rs 6.58 lakh.
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CNG demands Rs 95,000 more than the corresponding petrol variants.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Specifications |
1.2-litre CNG |
1.2-litre petrol |
Power |
69PS |
83PS |
Torque |
95Nm |
113Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency |
28.5km/kg |
20.7kmpl |
Price |
Rs 7 lakh to Rs 8 lakh |
Rs 6 lakh to Rs 7 lakh |
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The Grand i10 Nios CNG gets a 69PS/95Nm 1.2-litre petrol engine.
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Its fuel efficiency is rated at 28.5km/kg, as opposed to 20.7kmpl on petrol.
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CNG is available with the Magna and Sportz variants, demanding Rs 92,000 to Rs 1.07 lakh over their corresponding petrol variants.
Hyundai Aura
Specifications |
1.2-litre CNG |
1.2-litre petrol |
Power |
69PS |
83PS |
Torque |
95Nm |
113Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency |
28km/kg |
20.5kmpl / 20.1 kmpl |
Price |
Around Rs 8 lakh |
Around Rs 7 lakh |
* Prices of CNG and their corresponding petrol variants compared
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Hyundai offers the Aura CNG with a 69PS/95Nm 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine.
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Its fuel efficiency is rated at 28km/kg, which is about 8kmpl less than petrol.
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Aura CNG comes in a single S variant, demanding Rs 94,000 more than petrol.
Tata Tigor
Specifications |
1.2-litre CNG |
1.2-litre petrol |
Power |
73PS |
86PS |
Torque |
95Nm |
113Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
Fuel Efficiency |
26.49km/kg |
20.3kmpl |
Price |
Rs 8 lakh to Rs 9 lakh |
Rs 5 lakh to Rs 8.50 lakh |
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The Tata Tigor is one of the latest sedans to get the CNG option onboard.
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It shares its engine with the Tiago CNG, producing 73PS and 95Nm.
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While the CNG variants offer 26.49km/kg, the petrol variants deliver 20.3kmpl.
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The range-topping XZ and XZ Plus variants are offered with the CNG option.
Maruti Dzire
Specifications |
1.2-litre CNG |
1.2-litre petrol |
Power |
77PS |
83PS |
Torque |
98.5Nm |
113Nm |
Transmission options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT |
Fuel efficiency |
31.12km/kg |
23.26kmpl / 24.12kmpl |
Price |
Rs 8 lakh to Rs 9 lakh |
Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9 lakh |
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Maruti Dzire is the latest car on this list to get the optional CNG kit.
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It’s powered by a 1.2-litre petrol-CNG unit, that’s rated at 77PS and 98.5Nm.
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The CNG variants offer 31.12km/kg, while the petrol variants offer up to 24.12kmpl.
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You can have the Dzire CNG on the VXI and ZXI variants, which demand Rs 95,000 more than their corresponding petrol variants.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Specifications |
1.5-litre CNG |
1.5-litre petrol |
Power |
91PS |
104PS |
Torque |
122Nm |
138Nm |
Transmission Options |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual / 4-speed AT |
Fuel Efficiency |
26.08km/kg |
18kmpl / 19kmpl |
Price |
Around Rs 10 lakh |
Around Rs 9 lakh |
* Prices of CNG and their corresponding petrol variants compared
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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the biggest and most expensive CNG car you can buy currently.
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Its CNG variants get a 1.5-litre engine, rated at 91PS and 122Nm.
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Its fuel efficiency is 26.08km/kg, which is almost 7-8kmpl more than the petrol variants.
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CNG is available with the VXI variant only, demanding Rs 95,000 more than its corresponding petrol variant.
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