Best CNG Cars for City Driving: From Punch, Swift to Magnite, which one is best in mileage and features?

Tata Punch: This is the most popular micro-SUV in the Indian car market. The tall stance and great road presence make the Tata Punch very easy to drive in city traffic. Due to its strong structure and high ground clearance, this vehicle can easily tolerate bad roads and potholes. Its cabin is well ventilated and when sitting in it, the driver gets a clear view of the road.

It is very reliable in terms of safety, which has got 5-star rating in crash test. Talking about the features, it has 6 airbags, sunroof, 7-inch touchscreen, automatic climate control and CNG setup with twin-cylinder technology, which keeps the boot space intact. Its starting ex-showroom price is around ₹ 5.59 lakh. In CNG variant, this vehicle easily gives an excellent mileage of 26.99 km/kg.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: This is a premium and extremely smooth hatchback option for city driving. Its compact size and light steering wheel helps a lot in maneuvering the vehicle through heavy traffic. The interior of the car feels the most premium in its segment, with comfortable seats with excellent fit and finishing.

This hatchback has modern features like wireless charger, 8-inch infotainment system, rear AC vents and standard 6 airbags for safety. Its starting ex-showroom price is around ₹ 5.55 lakh. If you go for its CNG variant (Magna/Sportz), it will give a mileage of around 27 km/kg without putting any burden on your pocket.

Maruti Suzuki Swift: It remains the first choice of youth for its sporty looks and excellent driving dynamics. Its grip and performance on small corners and sharp turns of the city are excellent. Its new engine is not only responsive but also provides a fun driving experience without tiring the driver even in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

Important safety features like LED projector headlights, 7-inch SmartPlay touchscreen, connected car technology and 6 airbags have been included in the new Swift. Its starting ex-showroom price is ₹ 5.79 lakh. Maruti has no competition in terms of mileage, its CNG variant gives you the best and economical mileage of around 32.85 km/kg.

Nissan Magnite: This is the perfect option for those who want a big and bold compact SUV in a low budget. Its muscular design stands out in city traffic and its wide body gives good space inside the cabin. Its turning radius is quite short, which makes it very easy to turn and park in narrow streets.

In terms of features, this vehicle comes equipped with excellent safety features like big screen, 360-degree camera, wireless Android Auto and 6 airbags. The starting ex-showroom price of Magnite is around ₹ 5.65 lakh. For those wanting a budget SUV, its new CNG variants have been included, which are capable of giving a mileage of up to 24 km/kg.