Which Hatchbacks Offer Both Petrol and CNG Options in India? (2026)

Nine hatchbacks in India are sold with both petrol and a factory CNG option. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is the most frugal of them at 35.34 km/kg certified on its CNG AGS automatic and 35.07 km/kg on the manual, from Rs 7,57,400, while the S-Presso LXi (O) CNG is the cheapest way in at Rs 4,64,400. At Delhi rates CNG runs at roughly Rs 2.5 to Rs 2.7 per km in these cars against Rs 3.8 to Rs 4.0 on petrol, and a factory system is engineered and warranted by the carmaker in a way a retrofit kit is not.

Key takeaways

• A hatchback is a compact car with a rear door hinged at the roof that opens upward, and the cabin and boot share one open space, which makes it easy to load and park in the city.
• The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is the cheapest way in, with a CNG variant at ₹4,64,400.
• The Maruti Suzuki Swift has the highest certified CNG figure here, 35.34 km/kg on the AGS automatic and 35.07 km/kg on the manual, with the Baleno next at 34.47 km/kg on its automatic.
• The Swift and the Baleno are the two Maruti hatchbacks offered with a CNG automatic.
• The Tata Altroz iCNG combines a twin-cylinder layout with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.
• The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios has six airbags as standard across variants and a twin-cylinder Hy-CNG Duo system.

Petrol and CNG hatchbacks compared

Model	Cheapest CNG variant	CNG price	CNG gearbox	Certified CNG mileage
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso	LXi (O) CNG	₹4,64,400	Manual	32.73 km/kg
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10	LXi (O) CNG	₹4,84,400	Manual	33.40 to 33.85 km/kg
Maruti Suzuki WagonR	LXi CNG	₹5,93,900	Manual	33.47 km/kg
Maruti Suzuki Celerio	VXi CNG	₹5,97,900	Manual	34.43 km/kg
Maruti Suzuki Swift	VXi CNG	₹7,57,400	Manual and automatic	35.07 km/kg (manual), 35.34 km/kg (AGS)
Maruti Suzuki Baleno	Delta CNG	₹7,92,400	Manual and automatic	33.61 km/kg (manual), 34.47 km/kg (AGS)
Tata Tiago	Smart CNG	₹5,86,990	Manual and automatic	Up to 28.06 km/kg (automatic)
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios	Magna CNG	₹7,33,000 approx.	Manual	27 km/kg
Tata Altroz	iCNG AMT Pure	₹8,69,990	Automatic	Not published by Tata
All prices mentioned in this article are ex-showroom for Delhi, as on 21 October 2026, and are subject to change. Prices may also vary in other cities. Please check with your nearest dealer for current, location-specific pricing.

What to know about a petrol and CNG hatchback

• The running-cost saving is the main draw: Delhi CNG is ₹86.98 per kg (IGL, from 29 August 2026) and petrol is ₹94.77 per litre (as per Indian Oil's Delhi price build-up, effective 1 March 2026). At certified mileage, that works out to about ₹2.5 to ₹2.7 per km on CNG against ₹3.8 to ₹4.0 on petrol. At 1,500 km a month, the saving is roughly ₹2,000.
• The CNG variant costs more upfront: Expect to pay roughly ₹80,000 to ₹95,000 more for a CNG variant than for its petrol equivalent. At certified mileage, that premium pays back in roughly 60,000 to 75,000 km. Real-world mileage is lower than the certified figure, so it takes longer in practice.
• CNG mode makes less power: Engines typically make roughly 6 to 10 kW less on CNG than on petrol, so acceleration is softer. City driving rarely exposes the gap.
• Check the tank layout: Some CNG hatchbacks fit two smaller cylinders under the boot floor to protect luggage space. Boot figures quoted for petrol versions do not carry over directly to the CNG variants, so check the CNG boot before you buy.
• A factory system is engineered and warranted by the carmaker: A retrofit kit is fitted after sale, and its coverage depends on the fitter.

9 hatchbacks that offer both petrol and CNG options

The six Maruti Suzuki models come first, followed by the Tata and Hyundai options in price order.

1. Maruti Suzuki S-Presso

Price range: ₹3,49,900 to ₹5,27,400

CNG variants:

• LXi (O) CNG: ₹4,64,400
• VXi (O) CNG: ₹5,14,400

The S-Presso is the most affordable factory CNG hatchback here. It has a tall stance and the lowest CNG entry price on this list.

Petrol and CNG:

• A 1.0-litre engine making 41.7 kW (56.7 PS) and 82.1 Nm on CNG, against 48 kW and 89 Nm on petrol
• 32.73 km/kg certified on CNG, against 24.12 km/l (LXi) to 24.76 km/l (VXi) on petrol
• Manual gearbox on CNG; an automatic is offered on petrol only

Other features:

• Dual airbags and Electronic Stability Program as standard. Unlike the other Maruti hatchbacks here, the S-Presso has not moved to six standard airbags
• Power windows from the VXi trim
• Safety rating: 1-star adult occupant protection from Global NCAP (2022)

Bottom line: The S-Presso suits a budget buyer who wants the lowest CNG entry price and can accept the two-airbag safety kit.

2. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Price range: ₹3,69,900 to ₹5,44,900

CNG variants:

• LXi (O) CNG: ₹4,84,400 (33.40 km/kg)
• VXi (O) CNG: ₹5,34,400 (33.85 km/kg)

The Alto K10 is the smallest and simplest car here. The VXi (O) CNG variant returns a strong mileage figure for an entry-level Maruti.

Petrol and CNG:

• A 1.0-litre engine making 41.7 kW and 82.1 Nm on CNG, against 49.8 kW and 91.1 Nm on petrol
• Petrol manual certified at 24.39 km/l
• A 214-litre boot on petrol variants

Other features:

• Six airbags as standard, and Electronic Stability Program as standard
• Power windows from the VXi (O) trim
• Safety rating: 2-star adult occupant protection from Global NCAP (2023, before the six-airbag update)

Bottom line: The Alto K10 suits a buyer who wants strong CNG mileage and six airbags at a low price.

3. Maruti Suzuki WagonR

Price range: ₹4,98,900 to ₹7,23,900

CNG variants:

• LXi CNG: ₹5,93,900
• VXi CNG: ₹6,49,400

The WagonR is the practical choice, a tall hatchback with a 335-litre boot on petrol variants.

Petrol and CNG:

• A 1.0-litre engine making 41.7 kW (56.6 PS) and 82.1 Nm on CNG
• 33.47 km/kg certified on CNG, against 24.35 km/l on petrol
• A 1.2-litre petrol engine is also offered on the higher ZXi trims, but not with CNG

Other features:

• Six airbags as standard
• Safety rating: 1-star adult occupant protection from Global NCAP (2023, before the six-airbag update)

Bottom line: The WagonR suits a family buyer who wants cabin and boot space alongside CNG economy.

4. Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Price range: ₹4,69,900 to ₹6,75,400

CNG variant:

• VXi CNG: ₹5,97,900

The Celerio is the most frugal of the small Maruti CNG hatchbacks, at 34.43 km/kg.

Petrol and CNG:

• A 1.0-litre engine making 41.7 kW (56.7 PS) and 82.1 Nm on CNG
• 34.43 km/kg on CNG, against 24.97 km/l on petrol manual (up to 26 km/l on the AGS automatic)
• A 292-litre boot on petrol variants

Other features:

• Six airbags as standard across all variants
• Power windows with auto up/down on the VXi
• Safety rating: 3-star adult occupant protection from Global NCAP (2025, six-airbag version)

Bottom line: The Celerio suits a buyer who wants high CNG mileage in the cheapest body on this list that still has six airbags.

5. Maruti Suzuki Swift

Price range: ₹5,83,900 to ₹8,73,900

CNG variants:

• VXi CNG (manual): ₹7,57,400
• VXi (O) CNG (manual): ₹7,83,400
• VXi CNG AGS: ₹7,92,400
• VXi (O) CNG AGS: ₹8,18,400
• ZXi CNG (manual): ₹8,51,400
• ZXi CNG AGS: ₹8,86,400

The Swift pairs its 1.2-litre engine with a CNG option. It has the highest certified CNG mileage on this list and is one of only two Maruti models here with a CNG automatic.

Petrol and CNG:

• A 1.2-litre engine making 51.3 kW (69.75 PS) and 101.8 Nm on CNG, against 60 kW and 111.7 Nm on petrol
• 35.07 km/kg certified on the CNG manual and 35.34 km/kg on the CNG AGS, the highest certified CNG figures of any hatchback here, against 24.80 km/l on petrol manual
• A 265-litre boot on petrol variants

Other features:

• Six airbags as standard across all variants
• Power and tilt steering

Bottom line: The Swift suits a buyer who wants the highest certified CNG mileage here, a livelier drive, and the option of an automatic.

6. Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Price range: ₹5,98,900 to ₹9,99,000

CNG variants:

• Delta CNG (manual): ₹7,92,400
• Delta CNG AGS: ₹8,32,400
• Zeta CNG (manual): ₹8,92,400
• Zeta CNG AGS: ₹9,32,400

The Baleno is the largest and best-equipped Maruti here. Its automatic is second only to the Swift on certified CNG mileage.

Petrol and CNG:

• A 1.2-litre engine making 51.3 kW (69.75 PS) and 101.8 Nm on CNG, against 61 kW and 112.4 Nm on petrol
• 33.61 km/kg on CNG manual and 34.47 km/kg on CNG AGS, against 23.80 km/l on petrol manual
• A 318-litre boot on petrol variants

Other features:

• Six airbags as standard
• Zeta CNG adds a rear camera, wireless charging with active cooling and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• The head-up display and 360 view camera are on the petrol Alpha trim
• Safety rating: Bharat NCAP awarded 4 stars for adult and 3 stars for child occupant protection (June 2025, select petrol variants of the two-airbag version)

Bottom line: The Baleno suits a buyer who wants a larger, better-equipped CNG hatchback with an automatic available.

7. Tata Tiago

Price range: ₹4,76,990 to ₹7,90,990

CNG variants:

• Smart CNG: ₹5,86,990
• Pure CNG: ₹6,57,990
• Creative CNG AMT: ₹8,61,990

The Tiago's iCNG uses a twin-cylinder layout that preserves boot space.

Petrol and CNG:

• Two smaller cylinders under the boot floor, with a 35-litre petrol tank and 60 litres of CNG capacity (water equivalent)
• Up to 28.06 km/kg claimed by Tata on the iCNG AMT
• iCNG is offered with manual and AMT gearboxes, and starts directly in CNG mode

Other features:

• Six airbags and ESP as standard
• Ignition cut-off when the fuel lid is opened, and CNG leak detection

Bottom line: The Tiago suits a buyer who wants a low-priced CNG hatchback with a twin-cylinder layout and an AMT option.

8. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Price range: ₹5,60,000 to ₹8,09,000 approx.

CNG variants:

• Magna CNG: ₹7,33,000 approx.
• Sportz CNG: ₹7,59,000 approx.
• Sportz Duo CNG: ₹7,83,000 approx.

The Grand i10 Nios gets the Hy-CNG Duo, a twin-cylinder system that frees up boot space.

Petrol and CNG:

• A 1.2-litre engine making 50.5 kW (69 PS) and 95.2 Nm on CNG
• 27 km/kg certified on CNG
• A 60-litre CNG capacity (water equivalent)

Other features:

• Six airbags as standard across variants
• A 3-year or 100,000 km warranty on CNG variants

Bottom line: The Grand i10 Nios suits a buyer who wants a twin-cylinder CNG hatchback with six standard airbags.

9. Tata Altroz

Price range: iCNG AMT from ₹8,69,990 to ₹10,76,990

CNG variants:

• iCNG AMT Pure: ₹8,69,990
• iCNG AMT Accomplished S: ₹10,76,990

The Altroz iCNG is the premium option here, a twin-cylinder CNG hatchback with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.

Petrol and CNG:

• Two smaller CNG cylinders beneath the luggage floor
• A 210-litre boot on the iCNG AMT, against 345 litres on petrol and diesel versions

Other features:

• Safety rating: 5 stars for both adult (29.65 of 32) and child (44.9 of 49) occupant protection from Bharat NCAP (September 2025, all variants)

Bottom line: The Altroz suits a buyer who wants a premium CNG hatchback with a top crash rating and an automatic.

Conclusion

A factory CNG hatchback is one of the cheaper ways to run a car in India, and the range now spans entry-level to premium. Before you buy:

• Weigh the premium against your mileage: The CNG variant costs more upfront, so a high-mileage city driver recovers the extra fastest.
• Check the tank layout and boot: Twin-cylinder systems keep more usable boot space, and boot figures quoted for petrol versions do not carry over directly to CNG variants.
• Look at safety by scheme: Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP ratings are separate programmes, so compare them within the same scheme and check which version of the car was tested.
• Pick the gearbox you need: Manual CNG is widely available, and a smaller number of hatchbacks offer an automatic with CNG.
• Confirm CNG access on your routes: A CNG car runs on petrol as a backup, but your daily saving depends on having a CNG station near your home and workplace.

Decide how far you drive, how much boot space you need and which safety record you want, then pick the hatchback that fits. If you are also weighing CNG against an electric car, see the lowest maintenance cost electric SUVs, how battery as a service cuts the upfront price, the practicality of charging infrastructure, and the budget-friendly electric SUVs available today.

FAQs

Which hatchback has the best CNG mileage?

The Maruti Suzuki Swift leads at 35.34 km/kg on its CNG AGS and 35.07 km/kg on the manual. The Baleno CNG AGS follows at 34.47 km/kg, then the Celerio at 34.43 km/kg and the Alto K10 VXi (O) at 33.85 km/kg. The Tata Tiago AMT is claimed at up to 28.06 km/kg and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios at 27 km/kg.

Which is the cheapest hatchback with a factory CNG option?

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso LXi (O) CNG at ₹4,64,400, followed by the Alto K10 LXi (O) CNG at ₹4,84,400.

Which petrol and CNG hatchbacks offer an automatic?

The Maruti Suzuki Swift and Baleno (AGS), the Tata Tiago (AMT) and the Tata Altroz iCNG (AMT).

Does a CNG hatchback lose boot space?

It depends on the tank layout. Tata's Tiago and Altroz and Hyundai's Grand i10 Nios use two smaller cylinders under the boot floor to preserve luggage space. The Altroz iCNG has 210 litres of boot against 345 litres on its petrol and diesel versions, so some space is still given up.

How much can I save running a hatchback on CNG instead of petrol?

Using Delhi fuel prices and certified mileage, the Maruti hatchbacks cost about ₹2.5 to ₹2.7 per km on CNG against ₹3.8 to ₹4.0 on petrol, a saving of roughly ₹1.2 to ₹1.4 per km. At 1,500 km a month, that is about ₹2,000.