Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs in India

1. Mahindra KUV 100


(Mahindra KUV100)

Mahindra KUV100 is the most affordable option not just in Mahindra's line of SUVs but in the sub-four meter SUV segment. The petite SUV gets aggressive styling in front and offers unique 6 seat option inside the cabin. Under the hood, Mahindra has housed two new units from its mFalcon family of engines, the petrol variants are powered by a 1.2 litre G80 unit developing 82bhp along with 114Nm and diesel variants feature 1.2 litre D75 engine producing top power of 77bhp along with 190Nm. Developed in-house by Mahindra, the two engines are claimed to return excellent mileage, but the D75 unit is more frugal of the two. 

Mahindra KUV100 Mileage: 25.3kmpl
Mahindra KUV100 price: Rs. 4.56 Lakh - Rs. 7.02 Lakh

2. Maruti Vitara Brezza

(Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza)

Maruti Vitara Brezza embarks MSI's foray in the budding sub-four meter SUV segment. The model series is currently available with Fiat's tried and tested 1.3 litre DDiS engine ensuring high fuel economy.

Maruti Vitara Brezza Mileage: 24.3kmpl
Maruti Vitara Brezza Price: Rs. 6.99 lakh - Rs. 9.68 lakh

3. Maruti Suzuki S-Cross


(Maruti Suzuki S-Cross)

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Mileage: 23.65 kmpl
Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Price: Rs. 8.03 Lakh - Rs. 12.03 Lakh

4. Ford EcoSport

(Ford EcoSport)

Ford's contemporary looking EcoSport SUV is offered with three engine option- 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre diesel, and a 1.0-litre Ecoboost. However, it is the 1.5-litre diesel unit that is the most fuel-efficient of the lot.

Ford EcoSport Mileage: 22.3kmpl
Ford EcoSport Price: Rs. 6.68 lakh - Rs. 9.75 Lakh

5. Hyundai Creta

(Hyundnai Creta)

Hyundai Creta is reigning the compact SUV segment, the modish looking SUV is available with three engine options in manual and automatic versions. As for mileage, the 1.4 litre diesel engine offers highest fuel economy.

Hyundai Creta Mileage: 21.38 kmpl
Hyundai Creta Price: Rs. 9.15 Lakh - Rs. 14.40 Lakh

6. Nissan Terrano

(Nissan Terrano)

The Nissan SUV is a re-badged version of the Renault Duster, and gets the same range of engines as the Renault SUV. Out of the 3 choices of engines offered on the Nissan Terrano, the 1.5-litre dCi is the most frugal.

Nissan Terrano Mileage: 20.45kmpl
Nissan Terrano Price: Rs. 9.99 Lakh - Rs.12.17 Lakh

7. Renault Duster

(Renault Duster)

Renault India recently updated Duster in India that saw the SUV get a more feature-rich cabin, and improved acceleration along with low-end torque. That said, it continued to be powered by the same 3 engine options, i.e. a 1.6-litre petrol (103bhp), a 1.5-litre diesel (84bhp) and a 1.5-litre diesel (108bhp). Much like the Terrano, the most fuel-efficient is the 1.5-litre unit.

Renault Duster Mileage: 19.87kmpl
Renault Duster Price: Rs. 8.46 Lakh - Rs. 13.56 Lakh

8. Mahindra Thar

(Mahindra Thar)

Thar SUV, the off-roader from Mahindra, houses two options under the hood, namely, a 2.5-litre diesel and a 2.6-litre diesel. Out of the two, it is the 2.6-litre that returns the best mileage.

Mahindra Thar Mileage: 18.06kmpl
Mahindra Thar Price: Rs. 5.79 Lakh - Rs. 8.71 Lakh

9. Mahindra TUV300

(Mahindra TUV300)

TUV300, the rugged sub-four meter SUV from Mahindra, fills the void between KUV 100 and NuvoSport. Under the hood, the SUV gets Mahindra's 1.5 litre mHawk diesel engine which has been tuned to deliver improved fuel economy.

Mahindra TUV300 Mileage: 18.5kmpl
Mahindra TUV300 Price: Rs. 7.36 Lakh - Rs. 9.64 Lakh

10. Mahindra NuvoSport


(Mahindra NuvoSport)

The last SUV on the list is Mahindra NuvoSport or the Quanto facelift. Missing out on the petrol variants, NuvoSport gets the 1.5 litre mHawk diesel engine that comes mated to a manual transmission along with an option of an AMT gearbox.

Mahindra NuvoSport Mileage: 17.5kmpl
Mahindra NuvoSport Price: Rs. 7.41 Lakh - Rs. 9.87 Lakh