India is a price-sensitive market. While purchasing a new car, we look into various aspects of the product and consider several parameters. We Indians always want an attractive, feature-loaded car with good drivetrains and that too in budget. However, what matters the most for the Indian car buyers is 'Kitna deti hai' a.k.a. mileage. The continuous surge in fuel-prices is burning a hole in our pocket and so we want a car that is affordable and offers good fuel economy too. So, to ease your task of finding a good value for money car with great mileage in the budget, here we have a detailed article that lists the Top 6 Most Fuel-efficient BS6 Cars in India under Rs 5 Lakhs.
Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 BS6 (ARAI-claimed Mileage - 22.05 kmpl)
Price: Rs. 3 lakhs onwards, Ex-showroom Delhi
Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is one of the oldest and most-selling cars in India. Recently, it has completed its 16 years of existence in the Indian market. The new 2020 Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is powered by a BS6-compliant 796cc, three-cylinder petrol engine. This motor churns out 47.3 PS of power at 6000 RPM and 69 Nm of torque at 3500 RPM. The engine comes coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Alto 800 BS6 has an ARAI-certified mileage of 22.05 kmpl. It is also available with a factory-fitted S-CNG kit. The petrol-powered Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 BS6 is priced between Rs. 3 lakhs - Rs. 4.61 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Datsun Redi-GO BS6 (ARAI-claimed Mileage - 22.0 kmpl)
Price: Rs. 3.82 lakhs onwards, Ex-showroom Delhi
Nissan Group recently launched the all-new 2020 Datsun Redi-GO Facelift BS6 in India. The new Redi-GO looks very striking and is more feature-loaded than before. Also, one can choose between two BS6-compliant petrol engines: an 800cc and a 1.0-litre engine. The 800cc engine of the new Redi-GO churns out 54 PS of power and 72 Nm of torque and comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It also gets a more powerful 1.0-litre petrol engine that develops 68 PS of power and 91 Nm of torque. This bigger 1.0-litre mill comes mated to a 5-speed manual as well as a 5-speed AMT gearbox. The ARAI-certified fuel economy of the 1.0-litre BS6 AMT Redi-GO is 22.0 kmpl. It is priced between Rs. 3.82 lakhs - Rs. 4.96 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Renault Kwid BS6 (ARAI-claimed Mileage - 25.0 kmpl)
Price: Rs. 3.18 lakhs onwards, Ex-showroom Delhi
Renault Kwid is a really good-looking car. It is a hatchback but its rough & tough design elements give it a SUV~ish appeal. The Kwid is also available in two petrol engine options: an 800cc and a 1.0-litre. The BS6-compliant 799cc engine churns out 54 PS of power at 5678 RPM and 72 Nm of torque at 4386 RPM. It comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox only. It also gets a more powerful 1.0-litre petrol engine that develops 68 PS of power at 5500 RPM and 91 Nm of torque at 4250 RPM. It is coupled to a 5-speed manual as well as an AMT gearbox. It has an ARAI-certified fuel economy of 25.0 kmpl. The BS6 Renault Kwid is priced between Rs. 3.18 lakhs - Rs. 5.39 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR 1.0 BS6 (ARAI-claimed Mileage - 21.79 kmpl)
Price: Rs. 4.79 lakhs onwards, Ex-showroom Delhi
Maruti WagonR was first launched in India back in 1999 and since then this tall-boy hatchback has been a preferred spacious family car among the Indians. The new WagonR is available in two petrol engine options: 1.0-litre and a more powerful 1.2-litre mill. The smaller 1.0-litre petrol motor churns out 67 PS of power at 5500 RPM and 90 Nm of torque at 3500 RPM. It comes mated to both a 5-speed manual as well as an AMT gearbox (AGS in Maruti's words). The 1.0-litre engine with MT as well as the AMT has an ARAI-certified mileage of 21.79 kmpl. The 2021 Maruti Suzuki WagonR 1.0 BS6 is priced between Rs. 4.79 lakhs - Rs. 5.69 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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Maruti Suzuki S-Presso BS6 (ARAI-claimed Mileage - 21.7 kmpl)
Price: Rs. 3.77 lakhs onwards, Ex-showroom Delhi
Maruti Suzuki recently launched the all-new S-Presso in India to directly rival the Renault Kwid. The S-Presso received an overwhelming response, thanks to its funky design language and refined powertrain. It is powered by a BS6-compliant 999cc, three-cylinder petrol engine. This motor churns out 67 PS of power at 5500 RPM and 90 Nm of torque at 3500 RPM. The engine comes coupled to a 5-speed manual as well as an AMT gearbox. The ARAI-certified fuel economy of S-Presso is 21.7 kmpl for both MT as well as AMT variants. It is also available with a factory-fitted CNG kit. The petrol-powered Maruti Suzuki S-Presso BS6 is priced between Rs. 3.77 lakhs - Rs. 5.25 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio BS6 (ARAI-claimed Mileage - 21.63 kmpl)
Price: Rs. 4.65 lakhs onwards, Ex-showroom Delhi
Maruti Suzuki Celerio is a very spacious family car. Like some other Marutis, it is also available in both petrol as well as CNG variants (bi-fuel.) Recently, the BS6-compliant Celerio S-CNG was launched in India. The new 2020 Maruti Suzuki Celerio is powered by a BS6-compliant 998cc, three-cylinder petrol engine. This motor churns out 67 PS of power at 6000 RPM and 90 Nm of torque at 3500 RPM. The engine comes coupled to a 5-speed manual as well as an AMT gearbox. The ARAI-certified fuel economy of the BS6 Celerio is rated at 21.63 kmpl for both manual as well as AMT variants. The petrol-powered new Celerio BS6 is priced between Rs. 4.65 lakhs - Rs. 5.90 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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So, these were the Top 6 Most Fuel-efficient BS6 Cars in India under Rs 5 Lakhs. Which among these will be your pick? Tell us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Automobile Enthusiast group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.
