The car market in India is growing and several new carmakers are bringing in their products to grab a fair share of the market. Similarly, the existing carmakers are diversifying into several segments and one such segment is that of the MPV. In this article, we share the list of the top 5 fuel-efficient MPVs available in India under Rs 20 lakh.
The most affordable 7-seater MPV present in the Indian market is offered by the country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki. Maruti Ertiga is available with a 1.5L petrol as well as CNG as a bi-fuel. The petrol-powered Ertiga delivers 19.01 kmpl while the CNG returns a fuel economy of 26.2 km/kg.
The 1.5L, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine churns out 103 bhp of power on tap with a peak torque of 138 Nm. With CNG, the power and peak torque figures are limited to 91 bhp and 122 Nm respectively. This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard along with an optional 4-speed torque converter. The CNG powered Ertiga is available with a stick shift. only. The petrol power Ertiga is priced from Rs 8.11 lakh while the CNG is available with the mid-spec variant VXI and is priced at Rs 9.86 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Kia Carens has gained a lot of popularity ever since its launch because of its sticker price of just Rs 8.99 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi for the base variant. Its diesel engine is one of the most fuel-efficient ones that deliver 21.3 kmpl with the 6-speed manual. The 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged diesel produces 113 bhp of power on tap with a peak torque of 250 Nm.
Also known as the extended Creta, Alcazar is powered by the same 1.5L diesel as found in the Carens. The ARAI certified fuel economy of the Alcazar sticks to 20.4 kmpl for the 6-speed manual and 18.4 kmpl for the 6-speed AT. Hyundai Alcazar is priced from Rs 16.34 lakh to Rs 20.15 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
The premium offering to the Ertiga, this 6-seater MPV is only available with a 1.5-litre, four-pot motor. It generates the same power as the Ertiga petrol and ARAI certified mileage sticks to 19.01 kmpl with the 5-speed manual transmission and with the 4-speed auto it is 17.99 kmpl. The price of Maruti XL6 sticks from Rs 10.01 lakh to Rs 11.85 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
One of the most underrated MPVs in the market, Mahindra Marazzo is powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine that generates 121 bhp of power with a maximum torque of 300 Nm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission only and delivers an ARAI certified fuel economy of 17.33 kmpl. It is made available in both 7 as well as 8 seater options. This MPV is priced from Rs 12.79 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
So this was all about the top 5 fuel-efficient MPVs present in the Indian market. Which one is your favourite? Do let us know in the comment section below. Also, make sure you are a member of our 91Wheels Whatsapp and 91Wheels Telegram group. Here, we bring you all the latest news related to the auto industry and you also get to interact with fellow auto enthusiasts.
