Most Affordable CNG Car: Petrol and diesel prices have been hiked by Rs 2.61 and Rs 2.71, respectively, today. This is the 4th such hike on fuel prices in the past 10 days, and petrol prices have now crossed the Rs 100 mark in most states of the country. The increased fuel prices can be attributed to the ongoing US-Iran war, which started on February 28, 2026. Are you planning to buy a new car? While petrol and diesel cars have become financially less attractive options, CNG cars present themselves as more valuable alternatives. Let’s take a look at the top 5 most affordable CNG cars in India.
Renault Kwid CNG
The Renault Kwid CNG is the most affordable CNG car in India with prices starting from Rs 4.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kwid offers SUV-inspired body styling in the hatchback segment, and it is powered by a 1-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, which is capable of generating a peak power and torque output of 67 bhp and 91 Nm, respectively. The Kwid CNG has a claimed mileage of 21 km per kilogram.
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Maruti Suzuki S-Presso CNG
The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is the brand’s most affordable offering in the country currently, and its CNG version is the second most affordable CNG car in India. The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso CNG is priced at Rs 4.62 lakh (ex-showroom). The S-Presso is powered by a 998cc engine, which is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, and it can generate 56 bhp and 82 Nm of torque. The S-Presso has a claimed mileage of 32.73 km per kilogram.
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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG
The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is the third most-affordable CNG car in the country. The Alto K10 is powered by the same 998cc petrol engine as the S-Presso, and it generates the same amount of power and torque as well. However, while the S-Presso has a claimed mileage of 32.72 km per kilogram, the Alto K10 CNG has a claimed mileage of 33.85 km/kg. The prices for the Alto K10 start from Rs 5.50 lakh (ex-showroom) in the country.
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Tata Tiago CNG
The 2026 Tata Tiago facelift is all set to debut on May 28, 2026. It is the most affordable offering by the brand in the country, and it is the fourth most affordable CNG car in the country. The Tiago is priced from Rs 5.54 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards in the country. It is powered by a 1199cc engine, which can be paired with a choice of a 5-speed manual transmission or AMT. The Tiago CNG is capable of generating a peak power and torque output of 74 bhp and 96 Nm, respectively. It has a claimed mileage of 26.49 km/kg with the manual transmission, and 28.06 km per kilogram with the AMT transmission.
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Citroen C3 CNG
The Citroen C3 CNG is priced from Rs 5.73 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards in the country. The C3 CNG is powered by a 1198cc engine, which is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, and it can generate a peak power and torque output of 80 bhp and 115 Nm, respectively. The C3 CNG has a claimed mileage of 28.1 km/kilogram.