5 Petrol Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh That Offer The Best Mileage

Naturally, the buyers looking for car models in the budgeted segment might not be ready to splurge on fuel. Even though fuel mileage is no longer the only significant factor, it is still essential. Are there any models in the sub- Rs 10 lakh category that can give you stunning fuel efficiency and mileage? Check out the handpicked five names!
Maruti Celerio 2017-2021 (Fuel Efficiency – 23.1 km/l)
The brilliant Maruti Celerio is an obvious choice for people looking for some budgeted options. Apart from the modest price tag, you'll love how the Celerio delivers one of the best mileage in the industry.
The car is donned with a combination of 5-speed MT/AMT and 1.0-liter engines, which is highly desirable. What's more, the model is also available in a CNG variant for environmentally conscious folks!

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Tata Tiago 2019-2020 (Fuel Efficiency – 23.84 km/l)
Yes, you read it right! The budget-friendly Tata Tiago returns a fuel efficiency of 23.84 km/l. Tata has equipped this model with a decent 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder engine. Along with that, Tiago also boasts of 5-speed AMT/MT.
The retail price of this compact hatchback starts at just Rs 4.40 lakhs. You can also get your hands on the crossover avatar of the Tiago NRG.

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Maruti Baleno (Fuel Efficiency – 23.87 km/l)
You'll be shocked to learn that Baleno uses a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, mild-hybrid system engine. It sounds like much of a trophy for a low-priced model. You should also note that the Toyota Glanza is a rebadged variant of Baleno. You need to shell out just Rs 6.14 lakhs to get this beauty to your garage!

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Maruti Alto K10 (Fuel Efficiency – 32.26 km/l)
The Maruti Alto K10 is one of the best accomplishments of the automaker in the Indian industry. The price range of this rather small-sized car falls between Rs. 3.66 lakh to Rs. 4.44 lakh.
This hatchback will surprise those who think that Alto K10 is not capable of offering a peppy performance. You can choose between manual transmission or AMT for the Alto K10.

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Renault KWID 2015-2019 (Fuel Efficiency – 25.17 km/l)
The 0.8-liter, 3-cylinder robust machine is another feather in Renault KWID's cap! This show-stealer can pump a stunning fuel efficiency of 25.17 km/l. It means that you'll not only save up with the small price tag of this car but also on its fuel spending.
We love how this budget model packs decent specs. You can find features such as a touchscreen infotainment system on this baby.

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Who knew that budget cars could also offer such excellent performance and mileage? So, are you ready to get your hands on one of these overachievers?
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