Top 5 Most Fuel-Efficient Petrol Cars : With petrol prices soaring in 2025, owning a fuel-efficient car is now all the more important. In fact, for daily commuters to budget drivers, a car with mileage means a significant amount in savings. Luckily, many brands in India produce petrol cars that can provide impressive fuel economies without compromising comfort or features. Here are the top 5 most fuel-efficient petrol cars you can now buy in India.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
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One of the most petrol-efficient cars in India today is Maruti Celerio which boasts ARAI-certified mileage as much as 26.68 km/l. It is fitted with a strong 1.0L petrol engine and available in both manual and AMT (automatic) transmission options. It is lightweight, compact and thus perfectly suited for city driving and daily use.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
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The Wagon R remains a favorite of Indian households and city dwellers. The petrol 1.0L version delivers around 25.19 km/l. Thus, it is one of the better mileage cars in its category. Its tall-boy design, adequate boot space and overall easy driveability make it an extremely attractive proposition for urban usage.
Maruti Suzuki Swift

Among hatchbacks, popular in India now became with even more economical engine which has got 1.2 ltr turning to give mileage about 25.75 km/l to AMT and around 24.80 km/l to manual of new Swift. Proved that sportiness and power mileage are good to have within one car.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
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So if you want your bit of the premium feel with excellent mileage, Baleno is the right answer. It has a 1.2-liter petrol engine, which can give anywhere between 25.6 and 25.7km/l depending on your choice of variant. Spacious and feature-rich, this is great for small families or long journeys in the city.
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

The Alto K10 effectively tops the list of best first cars. Claimed to be up to around 24.9 km/l, it is light and easy to drive, and easy on the pocket. Short-distance travel, narrow city roads, and, for that matter, for anyone who prefers a no-nonsense experience.
