MPVs (Multi Utility Vehicles) are quite popular among Indian buyers. The people carriers have always been favoured for their spacious interior, comfort, practicality and multi-purpose capabilities. These are easy to maintain and offer decent fuel efficiency. Here’s a brief on India’s top 5 most fuel efficient MPVs.
Datsun GO+ – 19.2kmpl (MT)
Datsun GO+ isn’t only the most fuel efficient MPV in the country, but the most affordable as well. The model comes in the price range of Rs 4.25 lakh – Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with a BS6-ready 1.2L petrol engine that’s good for 77bhp and 104Nm. Both manual (5-speed) and automatic (CVT) gearboxes are on offer.
Maruti Ertiga – 19.01kmpl (MT)
Maruti Ertiga is the second most fuel economical and top-selling MPV in India. Prices of the vehicle start from Rs 7.81 lakh and go up to Rs 10.59 lakh (ex-showroom). At present, the Ertiga is available with a 105bhp, 1.5L petrol engine with SHVS mild hybrid system that can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox.
Maruti XL6 – 19.1kmpl (MT)
Maruti XL6 is one of the country’s most fuel efficient MPVs that’s claimed to offer 19.1kmpl. Similar to the Ertiga, theXL6 uses the 105bhp, 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine boosted with SHVS hybrid technology. In fact, its gearboxes are borrowed from the Ertiga. The model has been priced from Rs 9.94 lakh to Rs 11.73 lakh (ex-showroom).
Renault Triber – 19kmpl (MT)
Renault’s subcompact MPV – Triber promises a mileage of 19kmpl. The MPV has been powered by a 1.0L, 3-cylinder petrol engine making power worth 70bhp and 96Nm of torque. It can be with either a manual or an automatic gearbox. Its entry-level variant costs Rs 5.30 lakh and top-end model has been priced at Rs 7.82 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra Marazzo – 17.31kmpl (MT)
Mahindra Marazzo is one of the safest and top fuel efficient MPVs in the country. Powering the vehicle is a BS6-compliant 1.5L turbo diesel motor that offers a peak power of 12bhp and 300Nm of torque. The oil burner comes paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Currently, it’s available in the price range of Rs 11.64 lakh – Rs 13.79 lakh (ex-showroom).
