Are your daily commutes becoming a burden on your wallet, these CNG cars can easily offer your the affordable mobility solution that you seek. We have rounded up the best CNG alternatives in the Indian market. Through this comparison you would be able to analyze the specs and features of the three competitors in detail and choose a vehicle that would suit your needs the best.
Hyundai Exter CNG
Hyundai has developed the new Exter with a harmonious blend of performance and practicality. The Exter CNG variant has been powered by a 1.2 Bi-Fuel Kappa engine that has been equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine produces 67.72 Bhp of power @ 6000 rpm and a peak torque figure of 95.2Nm @ 4000 RPM. The Ex showroom rice of the SX -CNG is around 9.24 lakh Rs. Witnessing the rising sales for the Hyundai Exter CNG Hyundai has equipped the base model variant with CNG powertrain as well. So You Can Opt For CNG powertrain in the lower end variants as well.
Suzuki Wagon R CNG
Suzuki Wagon R has been the go to choice for many as their primary vehicle, the Japanese tall boy design of the Hatchback has resonated well with Indians as the car has been able to sell well in all its different generations till now.
The Tall boy design allows the car to have a roomy interior that, coupled with the efficiency and practicality of a Suzuki Engine has made the car a major hit. Now If you have been seeking a CNG version of the vehicle you would have two options you could either choose the LXI CNG 1.0L version or the VXI 1.0 CNG. The VXI version would have a slew of additional features over the LXI model these would include Electronically Adjustable ORVM’s Body Coloured Door Handles, Body Coloured Bumpers, and Body Coloured ORVM’s.
Beyond these additions the VXI variant would also have 60:40 rear seat split, tilt steering, Safety Features such as A Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, ABS and EBD along with ESP along with pre tensioners and rear parking sensors and child proof rear door lock. The LXI variant would not have Speed Sensitive Auto Door Lock and Security alarm.
Tata Punch
Tata Punch as well as the Tata Altroz Could be another choice that you can deviate towards. The Punch CNG would be powered by a 1.2 Revotron Engine that belts out 103 Nm@ 3250 Rpm and churns out a peak power output of 73.5 BHP @ 6000 rpm. Both The Altroz as well as the punch would have a tank capacity of 60 Litres. The Punch CNG Could be a Perfect choice for commuters who seek to shift from two wheelers to a Car and seek to keep the operations costs low. The added power and performance of the Punch along with its two tank CNG system further allows the user to have much more boot space than the Wagon R and hence the Punch Could be a more formidable choice over the Wagon R.
| Comparison | Suzuki Wagon R CNG | Tata Punch CNG | Hyundai Exter CNG |
| Engine | 998 CC Three Cylinder Engine | 1.2 Revotron Engine | 1.2 L kappa Bi-Fuel Engine |
| Performance | 55.92 BHP with 82.1 NM of peak Torque | Max Power Output 73.5 @ 6000 and a peak torque figure of 103Nm@ 3250 | 67.72 Bhp of power @ 6000 rpm and a peak torque figure of 95.2Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| CNG Tank capacity | 8-9 Kg | 8-10 KG | 8-6 kg |
| Safety Features | Dual Airbags- ABS,EBD and ESC | Dual Airbags- ABS,EBD and ESC | Dual Airbags- ABS,EBD and ESC |
| Prices | Rs 7,31,283 | Rs 7.30 lakh | Rs 8.29- Rs 11.94 |
Comparing the specs its only evident that the Punch sizes up to be a much more capable vehicle than that of the Suzuki Wagon R CNG but the Hyundai Exter provides the users with added space and practicality.
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