Best CNG Hatchbacks Under 25 Lakh in India (2026)

This guide covers eight CNG hatchbacks sold in India: the Maruti Baleno, Maruti Swift, Tata Tiago, Tata Altroz, Maruti Wagon R, Maruti Celerio, Maruti Alto K10 and Maruti S-Presso. Every one of them starts well under ₹10 lakh, so a ₹25 lakh budget covers the top CNG version of each.

The Maruti Baleno now offers factory CNG with either a manual gearbox or an AGS automatic. The Baleno CNG with AGS is certified at 34.47 km/kg and starts at ₹8,32,400. Every Baleno CNG variant gets six airbags as standard and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Each section lists the CNG variants and gearboxes, plus the certified CNG figure where the manufacturer prints one. Maruti prices are ex-showroom Delhi; Tata prices are ex-showroom as Tata prints them.

Top picks at a glance

• Baleno CNG automatic: Maruti Baleno Delta CNG + AGS, 34.47 km/kg, ₹8,32,400

• Higher-spec Baleno CNG automatic: Maruti Baleno Zeta CNG + AGS, with a 22.86 cm SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, wireless charger and rear parking camera, ₹9,32,400

• Baleno CNG manual: Maruti Baleno Delta CNG, 33.61 km/kg, ₹7,92,400

• Cheapest CNG automatic besides the Baleno: Maruti Swift ZXi CNG AGS, ₹8,86,400

• CNG with an AMT: Tata Tiago CNG AMT, from ₹7,12,990

• Cheapest CNG hatchback in this list: Maruti S-Presso LXi (O) CNG, ₹4,64,400

Also on the list: Tata Altroz, Maruti Wagon R, Maruti Celerio and Maruti Alto K10.

8 best CNG hatchbacks under ₹25 lakh in India

Car	CNG variants	CNG gearbox	Certified CNG figure	CNG from
Maruti Baleno	Delta, Zeta	Manual or AGS	33.61 (MT), 34.47 (AGS)	₹7,92,400
Maruti Swift	VXi, VXi (O), ZXi	Manual or AGS	35.07 (MT), 35.34 (AGS)	₹7,57,400
Tata Tiago	Smart to Creative (5 trims)	Manual or AMT	Not printed by Tata	₹5,86,990
Tata Altroz	Smart to Accomplished S (6 trims)	Manual or AMT	Not printed by Tata	₹7,29,990
Maruti Wagon R	LXi, VXi	Manual	33.47 km/kg	₹5,93,900
Maruti Celerio	VXi	Manual	34.43 km/kg	₹5,97,900
Maruti Alto K10	LXi (O), VXi (O)	Manual	33.40 (LXi O), 33.85 (VXi O)	₹4,84,400
Maruti S-Presso	LXi (O), VXi (O)	Manual	32.73 km/kg	₹4,64,400

Certified figures are the manufacturer's test figures, not real-world mileage. Tata's price pages list the CNG gearboxes but do not print a certified CNG figure.

1. Maruti Baleno

Best for: buyers who want a Baleno with factory CNG and the choice of a manual or an AGS automatic.

The Baleno offers CNG on the Delta and Zeta, each with a 5-speed manual or an AGS automatic. The 1197 cc engine produces 69.75 PS and 101.8 Nm in CNG mode, and the CNG tank holds 55 litres (water equivalent).

Price range for CNG: ₹7,92,400 (Delta CNG) to ₹9,32,400 (Zeta CNG + AGS) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG variants: Delta CNG ₹7,92,400; Delta CNG + AGS ₹8,32,400; Zeta CNG ₹8,92,400; Zeta CNG + AGS ₹9,32,400
• Certified CNG figure: 33.61 km/kg (manual), 34.47 km/kg (AGS)
• Safety: 6 airbags as standard, ESP with Hill Hold Assist, ISOFIX anchorages
• Infotainment: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all four CNG variants
• Zeta CNG adds: 22.86 cm SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, wireless charger, rear parking camera and 16-inch alloy wheels (195/55 R16)

Why it makes the list:

• CNG with an AGS automatic, from ₹8,32,400
• Six airbags and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every CNG variant

Warranty: 3 years or 1,00,000 km, whichever is earlier.

2. Maruti Swift

Best for: buyers who want Swift CNG with a manual or AGS choice.

The Swift offers CNG on the VXi, VXi (O) and ZXi, each with a manual gearbox or an AGS automatic. Maruti's current Swift brochure certifies the CNG manual at 35.07 km/kg and the CNG AGS at 35.34 km/kg. The engine makes 101.8 Nm at 2900 rpm in CNG mode. Maruti fits six airbags as standard across all Swift variants.

Price range for CNG: ₹7,57,400 (VXi CNG) to ₹8,86,400 (ZXi CNG AGS) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG manual: VXi CNG ₹7,57,400; VXi (O) CNG ₹7,83,400; ZXi CNG ₹8,51,400
• CNG AGS: VXi CNG AGS ₹7,92,400; VXi (O) CNG AGS ₹8,18,400; ZXi CNG AGS ₹8,86,400
• Certified CNG figure: 35.07 km/kg (manual), 35.34 km/kg (AGS)
• Safety: 6 airbags standard across all variants

Why it makes the list:

• CNG with an AGS automatic on three trims
• Six airbags as standard on every variant

3. Tata Tiago

Best for: buyers who want Tiago CNG with a manual or AMT choice.

Tata sells the Tiago CNG on the Smart, Pure, Pure+, Pure+A and Creative, with an AMT on the Pure, Pure+, Pure+A and Creative. Tata's specifications page lists the Smart CNG at ₹5,86,990 and the Pure CNG AMT at ₹7,12,990. Tata's price page lists six airbags as standard on every Tiago CNG version. Tata does not print a certified CNG figure for the Tiago.

Price range for CNG: ₹5,86,990 (Smart CNG) to ₹8,61,990 (Creative CNG AMT) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG manual: Smart ₹5,86,990; Pure ₹6,57,990; Pure+ ₹7,09,990; Pure+A ₹7,56,990; Creative ₹8,06,990
• CNG AMT: Pure ₹7,12,990; Pure+ ₹7,64,990; Pure+A ₹8,11,990; Creative ₹8,61,990
• Safety: 6 airbags as standard on every CNG version, per Tata's price page

Why it makes the list:

• CNG on five trims, with an AMT on four
• CNG AMT from ₹7,12,990

4. Tata Altroz

Best for: buyers who want Altroz iCNG with a manual or AMT choice.

Tata sells the Altroz iCNG on the Smart, Pure, Pure S, Creative, Creative S and Accomplished S, with an AMT on every trim except the Smart. Tata's specifications page lists the Smart CNG MT at ₹7,29,990 and the Pure CNG AMT at ₹8,74,990. Tata does not print a certified CNG figure for the Altroz.

Price range for CNG: ₹7,29,990 (Smart CNG MT) to ₹10,89,990 (Accomplished S CNG AMT) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG manual: Smart ₹7,29,990; Pure ₹8,19,990; Pure S ₹8,49,990; Creative ₹9,14,990; Creative S ₹9,49,990; Accomplished S ₹10,34,990
• CNG AMT: Pure ₹8,74,990; Pure S ₹9,04,990; Creative ₹9,69,990; Creative S ₹9,99,990; Accomplished S ₹10,89,990

Why it makes the list:

• iCNG on six trims, with an AMT on five
• CNG AMT from ₹8,74,990

5. Maruti Wagon R

Best for: buyers who want Wagon R CNG, from ₹5,93,900.

The Wagon R offers CNG on the LXi and VXi, both with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Maruti certifies the Wagon R CNG at 33.47 km/kg. The 998 cc K10C engine makes 41.7 kW (56.6 PS) at 5300 rpm and 82.1 Nm at 3400 rpm in CNG mode. Maruti lists ABS with EBD, ESP with Hill Hold and reverse parking sensors on both CNG versions. The Wagon R range starts at ₹4,98,900 for the petrol LXi.

Price range for CNG: ₹5,93,900 (LXi CNG) to ₹6,49,400 (VXi CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG variants: LXi CNG ₹5,93,900; VXi CNG ₹6,49,400
• CNG gearbox: manual
• Certified CNG figure: 33.47 km/kg
• Engine: 998 cc K10C, 41.7 kW and 82.1 Nm in CNG mode
• Safety: ABS with EBD, ESP with Hill Hold, reverse parking sensors

Why it makes the list:

• Factory CNG on two trims, from ₹5,93,900
• 33.47 km/kg certified

6. Maruti Celerio

Best for: buyers who want Celerio CNG, from ₹5,97,900.

The Celerio offers CNG on the VXi with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Maruti's Celerio page puts the CNG version at approximately 34.43 km/kg. The 998 cc K10C engine makes 41.7 kW (56.70 PS) and 82.1 Nm in CNG mode. Maruti lists six airbags, ESP and reverse parking sensors on the VXi CNG. The Celerio range starts at ₹4,69,900 for the petrol version, and the VXi CNG costs ₹5,97,900.

Price for CNG: ₹5,97,900 (VXi CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG variant: VXi CNG ₹5,97,900
• CNG gearbox: manual
• Certified CNG figure: 34.43 km/kg
• Engine: 998 cc K10C, 41.7 kW and 82.1 Nm in CNG mode
• Safety: 6 airbags, ESP
• Celerio range starts at ₹4,69,900

Why it makes the list:

• A CNG hatchback from ₹5,97,900
• 34.43 km/kg for the CNG version

7. Maruti Alto K10

Best for: buyers who want Alto K10 CNG, from ₹4,84,400.

The Alto K10 offers CNG on the LXi (O) and VXi (O), both with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Maruti lists 33.40 km/kg for the LXi (O) CNG and 33.85 km/kg for the VXi (O) CNG. The Alto K10 range starts at ₹3,69,900 for the petrol version. There is no CNG automatic on the Alto K10.

Price range for CNG: ₹4,84,400 (LXi (O) CNG) to ₹5,34,400 (VXi (O) CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG variants: LXi (O) CNG ₹4,84,400; VXi (O) CNG ₹5,34,400
• CNG gearbox: manual
• Certified CNG figure: 33.40 km/kg (LXi (O)), 33.85 km/kg (VXi (O))
• Safety: 6 airbags, ESP with Hill Hold
• Alto K10 range starts at ₹3,69,900

Why it makes the list:

• CNG on two trims, from ₹4,84,400
• Up to 33.85 km/kg listed for the VXi (O) CNG

8. Maruti S-Presso

Best for: buyers who want S-Presso CNG, from ₹4,64,400.

The S-Presso offers CNG on the LXi (O) and VXi (O), both with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Maruti certifies the S-Presso CNG at 32.73 km/kg. The 998 cc K10C CNG engine makes 41.7 kW and 82.1 Nm at 3400 rpm in CNG mode. Maruti lists ABS with EBD and reverse parking sensors on both CNG versions, and the VXi (O) adds power windows. The S-Presso range starts at ₹3,49,900 for the petrol version.

Price range for CNG: ₹4,64,400 (LXi (O) CNG) to ₹5,14,400 (VXi (O) CNG) (ex-showroom)

Specifications:

• CNG variants: LXi (O) CNG ₹4,64,400; VXi (O) CNG ₹5,14,400
• CNG gearbox: manual
• Certified CNG figure: 32.73 km/kg
• Engine: 998 cc K10C CNG, 41.7 kW and 82.1 Nm in CNG mode
• S-Presso range starts at ₹3,49,900

Why it makes the list:

• CNG on two trims from ₹4,64,400
• 32.73 km/kg certified

Which one should you buy?

If you want a Baleno CNG automatic: the Maruti Baleno Delta CNG + AGS at ₹8,32,400, certified at 34.47 km/kg.

If you want the higher-spec Baleno CNG automatic: the Maruti Baleno Zeta CNG + AGS at ₹9,32,400, with a 22.86 cm touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charger and a rear parking camera.

If you want a Baleno CNG manual: the Maruti Baleno Delta CNG at ₹7,92,400, certified at 33.61 km/kg, with six airbags as standard.

If you want CNG with an AMT: the Tata Tiago, from ₹7,12,990, or the Tata Altroz iCNG AMT, from ₹8,74,990.

If you want the cheapest CNG hatchback here: the Maruti S-Presso LXi (O) CNG at ₹4,64,400.

The Maruti Wagon R, Maruti Celerio and Maruti Alto K10 are the other CNG hatchbacks in this list.

FAQs

Which CNG hatchbacks under ₹25 lakh are available with an automatic gearbox?

In this list: the Maruti Baleno CNG + AGS (from ₹8,32,400), the Maruti Swift CNG AGS (from ₹7,92,400), the Tata Tiago CNG AMT (from ₹7,12,990) and the Tata Altroz iCNG AMT (from ₹8,74,990). The Wagon R, Celerio, Alto K10 and S-Presso sell CNG with a manual gearbox only.

What is the certified fuel efficiency of the Maruti Baleno CNG?

Maruti certifies the Baleno CNG at 33.61 km/kg with the manual gearbox and 34.47 km/kg with the AGS automatic.

How much does the Maruti Baleno CNG cost?

The Baleno CNG costs ₹7,92,400 for the Delta CNG, ₹8,32,400 for the Delta CNG + AGS, ₹8,92,400 for the Zeta CNG and ₹9,32,400 for the Zeta CNG + AGS, ex-showroom Delhi.

Does the Maruti Baleno CNG get six airbags?

Yes. Maruti fits six airbags as standard on the Baleno, including every CNG variant, along with ESP with Hill Hold Assist.

Does the Baleno CNG get wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes. All four Baleno CNG variants have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Delta CNG uses a 17.78 cm touchscreen and the Zeta CNG uses a 22.86 cm touchscreen.

How big is the CNG tank on the Maruti Baleno?

The Baleno's CNG tank holds 55 litres (water equivalent), and it keeps a 37-litre petrol tank.