The sub-4 meter SUV segment is the most crowded ones in the country. It includes models like Maruti Vitara Brezza, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV500, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite. Car manufactures like MG, Citroen, Skoda, Jeep and Honda are also planning to foray into the volume generating subcompact SUV category. Read – India’s Top 5 Fuel-Efficient SUVs
Attributes such as sporty yet compact design, feature-packed interior, fuel-efficient engines and of-course the competitive pricing make them popular among buyers. Here’s the list of India’s top 10 most fuel efficient subcompact SUVs.
India’s Top Fuel-Efficient Subcompact SUVs
| TModel | Mileage |
| Kia Sonet Diesel MT | 24.1kmpl |
| Ford Freestyle Diesel | 23.8kmpl |
| Honda WR-V Diesel | 23.7kmpl |
| Hyundai Venue Diesel MT | 23.7kmpl |
| Ford EcoSport Diesel | 21.7kmpl |
| Mahindra XUV300 Diesel MT | 20kmpl |
| Renault Kiger MT | 20kmpl |
| Nissan Magnite MT | 18.75kmpl |
| Maruti Vitara Brezza AT | 18.76kmpl |
| Tata Nexon | 16.8kmpl |
India’s top fuel efficient subcompact SUV is the Kia Sonet diesel that promises 24.1kmpl with manual gearbox. The model uses a 1.5L, 4-cylinder turbocharged unit that makes 100bhp with 240Nm. It can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Prices of the Sonet diesel manual start from Rs 8.25 lakh and go up to Rs 12.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
The second in our list of India’s top mileage giving subcompact SUVs is the Ford FreeStyle. Its diesel version that comes powered by a 100bhp, 1.5L unit, delivers a claimed mileage of 23.8kmpl. The model lineup includes three diesel variants priced Rs 8.37 lakh (Titanium), Rs 8.72 lakh (Titanium+) and Rs 9.02 lakh (Flair Edition). Read – India’s Most Fuel-Efficient MPVs
Honda WR-V diesel is crowned as India’s third most fuel-efficient subcompact SUV. Its diesel model sources power from a 1.5L motor delivering a top power of 100bhp and 200Nm of torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard across the model lineup. There are three diesel variants priced at Rs 9.85 lakh (SV), Rs 11.05 lakh (Exclusive Edition), Rs 11.05 lakh (VX).
Hyundai Venue diesel has been packed with a 1.5L, 4-cylinder turbo motor that’s tuned for generating power worth 90bhp and 220Nm of torque. It comes with the 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox options. Its diesel manual version promises 23.7kmpl of mileage.
Ford EcoSport is the fifth most fuel-efficient subcompact SUV in the country. Its diesel model derives power from a 100bhp, 1.5L diesel unit that can be had with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The EcoSport diesel is claimed to deliver a mileage of 21.7kmpl.
