Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world
By Sanjay Kumar
A study claim that the complete automotive market worldwide would grow to $3,800 billion by 2030, currently it reached $2,755 billion, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3 percent. The market volume in 2025 will be $3,027 billion.
While fuel prices in the country reached sky-high and crossed INR 100 in India, everyone understood the value of fuel efficiency in the daily drive. Today we are going to explore the top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world, which will save our environment and money as well.
Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars Worldwide
#10 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Mileage – 10 to 13 km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 70.0
- Engine type – Hybrid
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a good option to save money while you’re on a petrol pump, through its better fuel efficiency, it boasts spacious seats, high-end cabin materials, and user-friendly infotainment features. In the SEL & Limited trim levels, the Sonata Hybrid reached around 45 miles per gallon about 3.78541 litter through the city, and 51 mpg on the highway for a combined rating of 47 mpg.
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is ranked at 10th position in the list of Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
#09 Volkswagen Polo
- Mileage –18 km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 45L
- Engine – 1.0 L-3 cylinder
The Volkswagen Polo mileage is between 16 to 18 km. The Manual Petrol variant will provide a mileage of 18.24 km. The Automatic Petrol variant offers a mileage of 16.47 km. if you’re looking for the best-performing car with safety and classic look on an average budget then it’s a good choice. The price of the Volkswagen Polo is the ranges between INR 8.08 lakh to INR 9.67 lakh.
Volkswagen Polo is ranked at 9th position in the list of Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
#08 VW Vento TSI
- Mileage – 18.19km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 55.0
- Engine – 998-cc
The Vento will provide you an amazing experience on the expressway, and what’s truly impressive is its ability to mask speed like a much larger car. The one more thing to add Vento to our list, it absorbs road shocks at low speeds very competently. Fuel economy: Varies between 9 to 18 km. In city traffic, you can expect 12 km per liter on average which can go low up to 9 km.
VW Vento TSI is ranked at 8th position in the list of Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
#07 Renault Triber (AMT)
- Mileage – 18.29 km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 40
- Engine – 999-cc
Renault Triber is the petrol variant in the Triber lineup with an estimated INR 7.64 Lakh. It offers an ensured mileage of 18.29 km. It is powered by a 999-cc motor which is accessible with an Automatic transmission. If you are looking for an eco-friendly vehicle under 7 lakhs, then you can go with Renault Triber AMT. In terms of Color options, Renault Triber comes in Fiery Red, Electric Blue, Moonlight Silver, Ice Cool White, and Metal Mustard.
Renault Triber (AMT) is ranked at 7th position in the list of the Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
#06 Skoda Rapid AT
- Mileage – 16.24 – 18.97 km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 55L
- Engine – 999-cc
The Skoda Rapid manual variant & automatic diesel variants deliver a mileage of 21 km per liter on the highway, whereas its petrol variants offer a highway mileage of 15.41 km per liter and 14.84 km. Skoda Rapid will be a good option under 7 lakhs to 13 Lakhs. Not just for eco-friendliness, Skoda Rapid additionally a decent alternative for a smooth and comfortable city drive.
Skoda Rapid ATis ranked at 6th position in the list of the Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
#05 Hyundai Aura
- Mileage –20.5 km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 37L to 65L
- Engine – 1.0 L-3 cylinder
The price of Hyundai Aura starts at Rs. 5.92 Lakh and goes up to Rs. 9.34 Lakh. Hyundai Aura offers 20.5km per liter mileage, according to the ARAI mileage report, Aura Petrol Manual is 20.5 Km per liter and the Aura Diesel Manual is 25.35 Km. ARAI Claimed Fuel Efficiency is 20.5km, Tested City Fuel Efficiency – 14.71km, Tested Highway Fuel Efficiency – 20.44km, and an average of city and Highway Fuel Efficiency – 17.57km.
Hyundai Aura is ranked at 5th position in the list of the Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
#04 Renault Kwid 1.0 AMT
- Mileage – 22 km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 28 L
- Engine – 1.0 L-3 cylinder
The ride quality on the Renault Kwid is quite reliable. The availability of an AMT variant makes it the most desirable hatchback in a traffic jam. In terms of fuel efficiency, the Renault Kwid 1.0-litre is said to deliver 21.70kpl for the manual and 22.50kpl for the AMT. It is higher than the S-Presso’s but lesser than the Redigo & Alto K10.
Renault Kwid 1.0 AMT is ranked at 4th position in the list of the Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
#03 Datsun Redi-GO
- Mileage – 21-22 km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 28 L
- Engine – 999, 3 cylinders
Datsun Redi-Go is the 2nd most fuel-efficient car worldwide with a unique design, best-in-class performance, and fairly comfortable seats, the Datsun Redi GO surely is a very good option, 21-22 km per liter mileage in this price between INR 2.38 lakh to INR 3.34 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), this surely is a great value-for-money product.
Datsun Redi-GO is ranked at 3rd position in the list of the Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
#02 2021 Toyota Highlander
- Mileage –21 to 29 km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 17.9 gal.
- Engine – 3.5 Liter V6 Engine
The Toyota Highlander 2021 variant comes in six trims like L, LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum. All Toyota Highlander 2021 models have standards with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, front-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Toyota Highlander engine can offer a better-than-decent result when it comes to fuel efficiency. Toyota Highlander price in India is expected to start at INR 43-46 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom).
2021 Toyota Highlander is ranked at 2nd position in the list of the Top 10 most fuel-efficient cars in the world.
#01 Alto K10
- Mileage – 24-32 km
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 35 L
- Engine – 998c
The Maruti Alto K10 automatic Petrol, manual variant, and CNG variants offer a highway mileage of 23.95 km per liter and 32.26 km, this is the best support to saving fuel. The maintenance cost of Alto K10 is very low. The price of Alto K10 is tentatively 4.51 lakhs. If you are looking for a small car with an attractive look then Alto K10 is a good option along with fuel efficiency.
Alto K10 is the most fuel-efficient car in the world.
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