Buying a diesel SUV seems natural choice among Indian buyers as petrol SUVs are less fuel efficient. With innovative technologies, the new age petrol SUVs returns mileage figures close to their diesel counterparts. Here is the list of top 5 most fuel efficient petrol SUVs you can drive home in India.
Note: Mileage figures are claimed by ARAI.
1. Maruti S-Cross
This is the most fuel efficient petrol SUV/Crossover on sale in India. It is only available in petrol version; powered by a 1.5L K15B engine with SHVS mild-hybrid system. This engine is capable of producing 103bhp and 138Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque convertor automatic.
Petrol MT – 18.55kmpl
Petrol AT – 18.43kmpl
2. Maruti Vitara Brezza
The 2020 Vitara Brezza is only available in petrol version. It is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine that also powers the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, Ertiga, Ciaz and the XL6. This engine produces 103bhp of power and 138Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed torque convertor automatic. The automatic version comes with SHVS mild-hybrid system.
Petrol AT – 18.76kmpl
Petrol MT – 17.03kmpl
3. Kia Sonet
With Sonet, Kia enters into the sub-4 meter SUV segment. The compact SUV is available with 2 petrol engines – a 82bhp, 1.2L naturally-aspirated petrol and a 118bhp, 1.0L turbocharged. The 1.2L engine is paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.0L unit comes with two gearbox options – iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) and DCT (Dual-Clutch Automatic).
Petrol MT – 18.4kmpl
Petrol iMT – 18.2kmpl
Petrol DCT – 18.3kmpl
4. Hyundai Venue
It is currently the best-selling sub-4 meter SUV of India. It is available in 2 petrol engine options – a 1.2L, 4-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.0L, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol. While the NA is good for 82bhp and 113Nm, the turbo unit churns out 118bhp and 172Nm of torque. The 1.2L petrol engine is paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The turbo unit is available with 3 gearbox options – a 6-speed manual, a 7-speed DCT and a 6-speed iMT.
Venue 1.2L Petrol – 17.52kmpl
Venue DCT – 18.15kmpl
Venue 1.0L MT – 18.27kmpl
Venue iMT – 18kmpl
5. Tata Nexon
Tata Motors’ popular compact SUV – the Nexon stands last in our list of most fuel efficient petrol SUVs of India. It is available with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 120bhp and 170Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and an AMT unit.
MT – 17kmpl
AT – 17kmpl
