- The CNG car segment is led by Maruti Suzuki, which offers 12 CNG models
- CNG is one of the most affordable fuel, and CNG vehicles are also fuel-efficient
- Some Maruti Suzuki CNG vehicles are claimed to have a fuel economy of more than 30 km/kg
Maruti Suzuki is investing heavily in CNG technology and currently offers 12 cars with fuel-efficient technology. The company just unveiled two new vehicles with CNG powertrains, and more variants will follow. For those who want a car with low running costs and high fuel efficiency, CNG is a potential fuel alternative. Since Maruti Suzuki's CNG technology is well-established, customers prefer Maruti Suzuki CNG cars. Here in this article, we'll look at the top Maruti Suzuki CNG vehicles with mileage of over 30 km/kg.
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Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG - 35.60 km/kg
One of the most fuel-efficient CNG hatchbacks on the Indian market is the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. The 1.0-liter K10C 3-cylinder CNG engine is standard on the Celerio CNG. In CNG mode, the engine generates 56 bhp of power and 82.1 Nm of torque, and in petrol mode, 64 bhp of power and 89 Nm of peak torque.The engine comes with a 5-speed manual transmission. With this configuration, the fuel efficiency is 35.60 km/kg. There is only one VXI variant of the Celerio CNG, and it comes with a good selection of features. Maruti Suzuki Celerio CNG is priced at Rs. 6.69 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG - 34.05 km/kg
Indians prefer the WagonR because of its tall-boy attitude, and the most recent generation also has a considerable amount of features. The same 1.0-liter K10C 3-cylinder CNG engine is also included. The engine produces 56 bhp of power and 82.1 Nm of torque in CNG mode and 64 bhp of power and 89 Nm of peak torque in petrol mode. There is a 5-speed manual transmission with the engine. There are two LXI and VXI models of the WagonR CNG. The WagonR CNG's starting price (ex-showroom) is Rs. 6.42 lakh, while its maximum price is Rs. 6.86 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso CNG - 32.73 km/kg
The S-Presso has an almost SUV-like posture. The WagonR and Celerio's 1.0-liter engines are shared by the S-Presso as well. With 56 bhp of power and 82.1 Nm of torque in CNG mode and 64 bhp of power and 89 Nm of peak torque in petrol mode, the engine's power output and torque are also comparable. The S-Presso CNG is available in two LXI and two VXI variants. Price ranges for S-Presso CNG are Rs. 5.90 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs. 6.10 lakh (ex-showroom).
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The Maruti Suzuki Alto is the company's entry-level car in the country. Indians adore it because of its compact design and fuel-efficient engine. A 796cc F8D engine is available for the Alto CNG. In CNG mode, the engine generates 40 bhp of power and 60 Nm of torque, while in petrol mode, 47.3 bhp of power and 69 Nm of torque. With this engine, a 5-speed transmission is included. The Alto CNG comes in a single variant priced at Rs 5.03 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG - 31.13 km/kg
The 1.2-liter engine in the Maruti Suzuki Dzire CNG generates 76 bhp of power and 98.5 Nm of maximum torque. Paired with this engine is a 5-speed manual transmission. Both the VXI and ZXI trim levels of the Dzire CNG offer a decent array of features. The pricing of the Dzire CNG VXI variant is Rs. 8.23 lakh (ex-showroom), and the price of the ZXI variant is Rs. 8.91 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG - 30.90 km/kg
Similar to the Dzire CNG, the Swift CNG also has the same 1.2-litre engine that generates 76 bhp of power and a maximum torque of 98.5 Nm in CNG mode. There are two VXI and ZXI variations of the Swift CNG. Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG's starting price is Rs. 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom), while its maximum price is Rs. 8.45 lakh (Ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki Baleno CNG - 30.61 km/kg
The most recent addition to the brand's CNG lineup is the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. 1.2-liter bi-fuel engine is included with the Baleno S-CNG. The engine can generate 76 bhp in CNG mode and 89 bhp in petrol mode. It can also generate 98.5 nm in CNG mode and 113 nm in petrol mode of torque. The engine may only be purchased with a 5-speed manual transmission. The Baleno S-CNG can achieve a fuel efficiency of 30.61 km/kg. The prices for the Baleno S-Delta CNG's and Zeta variants are Rs. 8.28 lakh and Rs. 9.21 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.
Verdict: As the market leader in CNG vehicles, Maruti Suzuki appears to benefit from this as well. Due to the combined sales of Maruti Suzuki CNG cars and petrol cars, the brand is able to keep its top rank in monthly sales. Additionally, the manufacturer uses a similar engine with varied tune in a variety of automobiles, which aids them in providing a product that is worth the price.
