Best Mileage Cars for Long Distance in India

The journey of life is long and arduous, just like the journeys on the road. The condition of Indian roads has improved in the last decade, but we still have a long way to go. Having a car with good mileage can save you a lot of money and time. If you are out on a road trip or driving long distances frequently for work, you should invest in a car with the best mileage, so you don’t end up spending all your money on frequent repairs. 

With the COVID crisis giving way to a new normal, this is the time for safe road trips with friends and family. So here are some of the best mileage cars in India for all those long road trips:

Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz is one of the most compact hatchbacks in the game and offers excellent mileage for its price range. There are many variants of this car by the 2018 model, and above are considered the best. The 5-seater hatchback provides a mileage of anywhere between 18.2 - 27.3 kmpl and has many options you can choose from. Following are its features:

1. Has a diesel and petrol engine with the former being 1498 cc and the latter being 1199 cc
2. Comes in multiple variants and has both manual and automatic transmission options
3. Has a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system powered by Apple Play and Android Auto connectivity
4. Has maximum power of 88.7bhp@6000rpm
5. Has a decent cabin space which offers comfort for long-distance trips, automatic climate control and cruise control

Price: Price ranges from ₹7 to ₹8.5 lakhs for 2018 and above for variants

Hyundai Aura

A prime sedan from the trusted Hyundai brand, this sleek and futuristic car packs a powerful punch in terms of its performance. With 1.2 litre petrol and diesel engines, the all-new Hyundai Aura offers a mileage of 20.12 kmpl to 28.0 km/kg. Following are its features:

1. 83PS of max power for petrol and 75 PS of max power for diesel variants
2.  5 speed Manual and AMT gearboxes
3. 3 BS6 compliant engines and 2 transmission choices
4. Rear-view camera, ac vents in the back, touch screen entertainment display, wireless charging, and rear power sockets
5. Cruise control and automatic climate control

Price: Price ranges from ₹5.79 lakhs – ₹9.22 lakhs

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

A successor of the Hyundai Grand i10 this incredible car comes with both petrol and diesel engine options. It has been consistently adjudged as one of the best long-distance cars because of the stunning mileage figures that it offers. The diesel manual returns 26.2 kmpl and the diesel AMT variant offers 25.3 kmpl. The manual and AMT variant of the petrol engine returns 21 kmpl and 20 kmpl respectively. Here are all the features that make this car a winner:

1. Has a 1.2-litre petrol unit which offers 83PS of maximum power and 114Nm of peak torque
2. Both manual and AMT have 5-speed options
3. Comes equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
4. Has 260 litre boot and is quite spacious for 4-5 persons

Price: Price ranges from ₹5.12 lakhs – ₹8.35 lakhs 

These are some of the best mileage cars in the game, but there are many more. You could look into Maruti Suzuki Drive, Tata Nexon, and Honda Civic as some other choices. Make sure you research thoroughly before you invest in a car, and happy driving!