12) Maruti Vitara Brezza – 24.3 KMPL
The Maruti Vitara Brezza returns an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 24.3 KMPL, this has made the Brezza the most fuel efficient compact SUV. Powered by a 1.3-liter four-cylinder DDiS diesel engine, this recently launched compact SUV starts at a base price of INR 6.99 lacs and climbs up to INR 9.68 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi) for the top variant.
11) Hyundai Xcent – 24.4 KMPL
The Hyundai Xcent delivers very efficient ARAI certified mileage of 24.4 KMPL. The Xcent is powered by 3-cylinder 1120cc engine producing a power of 71 horses and a peak torque of 180 NM. The car starts a base price of INR 6.25 lacs for the diesel variant and climbs up to INR 8.03 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi).
10) Mahindra KUV100 – 25.32 KMPL
The KUV100 is Mahindra's first car in the compact hatchback segment. The KUV100 is powered by a 1.2-turbocharged litre diesel engine producing a power of 77 Bhp at 3750 rpm and 190 Nm of torque. The car offers a ARAI certified fuel economy of 25.32 KMPL. The Mahindra KUV100 starts at a price of INR 5.33 lacs for the base diesel variant and INR 6.95 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi) for the top variant.
9) Chevrolet Beat – 25.44 KMPL
The Chevrolet Beat is a small hatchback powered by a 1.0 litre, 3-cylinder engine which churns out 56.3 Bhp and 142.5 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. According to ARAI ratings, this small hatchback delivers a very efficient mileage of 25.44 KMPL. The Beat starts at a base price of INR 5.26 lacs for the base diesel variant, while the top variant is priced at INR 6.57 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi).
8) Honda Amaze – 25.8 KMPL
This sub 4-meter sedan is powered by 1.5 liter diesel engine, specially designed for India. The diesel rig churns out a power of 98.6 BHP and a peak torque of 200 Nm. The Honda Amaze boats of a 25.8 KMPL ARAI certified fuel efficiency. The Honda amaze received a face-lift very recently, and is direct competitor of the Hyundai Xcent, Tata Zest, Figo Aspire and the Swift DZire. The diesel base starts at INR 6.41 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi) and goes up to INR 8.19 lacs for the top variant.
7) Ford Figo Aspire and Figo hatchback – 25.83 KMPL
The Ford Figo hatchback and sedan are similar in everything except for the additional boot space. Powered by a 1.5 liter diesel rig, the cars return an ARAI certified mileage of 25.83 KMPL. The Figo Aspire starts at a price of INR 6.31 lacs (ex-showroom), while the Figo hatchback starts at INR 5.56 lacs (ex-showroom)
6) Honda City - 26 KMPL
One of India's most popular sedans, the Honda City returns an ARAI certified mileage of 26 KMPL. Powered by a 1.5 litre, 4-cylinder engine producing 100 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque, the City starts at a base price of INR 9.22 lacs for the base diesel variant, and INR 12.32 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi) for the top diesel variant.
5) Maruti Dzire – 26.59 KMPL / Maruti Swift - 25.2 KMPL
Despite being bigger than its hatchback counterpart the the Dzire manages to return a much better ARAI certified mileage of 26.59 Km/l. Powered by a 1.3 liter DDiS engine that displaces 1248cc, and produces a maximum power of 74 bhp and a peak torque of 190 NM. The Dzire diesel starts at an ex-showroom price of INR 6.12 lacs which can go up to INR 8.58 lacs. The Maruti Swift has slightly lesser mileage (ARAI certified) of 25.2 KMPL and it starts at INR 5.96 lakh.
4) Honda Jazz – 27.3 KMPL
A very stylish hatchback, featuring a very distinct design, the Honda Jazz is powered by a 1.5 liter diesel rig. The car is very economical, and returns an ARAI rated fuel efficiency of 27.3 KMPL. The Honda Jazz base diesel variant starts at 6.79 lacs while the top variant is priced at 8.93 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi).
3) Maruti Baleno – 27.39 KMPL
Powered by a 1.3 liter DDiS diesel motor, producing a power of 74 BHP @ 4000 rpm and a peak torque 190 NM @ 2000 rpm, the Baleno has become quite a hot-selling hatchback. A big USP for the Baleno is its very efficient ARAI certified mileage of 27.39 KMPL. The Maruti Baleno hatchback starts a base price (diesel) of INR 6.34 lacs and goes up to INR 8.33 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi).
2) Maruti Celerio – 27.62 KMPL
Powered by a small 793cc engine, the Celerio has the smallest diesel engine in the list here. The Celerio is a small, but well sculpted hatchback. It offers an ARAI rated fuel economy of 27.62 KMPL, thanks to its small diesel engine and light weight. The Celerio diesel starts at INR 4.82 lacs and can go up to INR 5.90 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi).
1) Maruti Ciaz (SHVS) – 28.09 KMPL
The list is dominated by the Maruti Ciaz Hybrid which offers an ARAI certified mileage of 28.09 KMPL. The car is a mild hybrid, and uses a series of tricks and technologies to provide a very efficient mileage figure. The Ciaz SHVS starts at price of INR 8.23 lacs (ex-showroom Delhi) and goes up to INR 10.18 lacs for the top variant.
