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Maruti Suzuki Alto Petrol Or CNG? Mileage & Running Cost Comparison
If you’re wondering whether you should buy the Maruti Suzuki Alto petrol or CNG then this article will help you come to a conclusion. Here, we’ll take the latest ex-showroom prices of the Alto and look at the price difference. Based on the current petrol and CNG prices, we’ll calculate the kilometres you need to drive the car to recover the higher upfront cost. This should help you decide which engine option of the Alto will work best for you and save you money in the long run. Let’s start with the difference in their ex-showroom prices.
Maruti Suzuki Alto Petrol Vs CNG - Price Comparison
Let’s look at the latest ex-showroom prices of the Maruti Suzuki Alto petrol and CNG to see what extra cost you’re paying for the Alto CNG over the Alto petrol.
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For the Alto CNG manual, you’re paying Rs. 90,000 more than the Alto petrol.
Maruti Suzuki Alto Petrol Vs CNG - Running Cost Calculation - January 2022
Now, let’s compare the per kilometre fuel cost you’ll incur with both the engine options. For this, we’ll use the latest petrol and diesel prices in Delhi and the official mileage figures as a baseline.
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At the current fuel prices, the Maruti Suzuki Alto petrol manual will cost you Rs. 1.87 more than the Maruti Suzuki Alto CNG manual for every kilometre you drive.
Kilometres To Breakeven With Maruti Suzuki Alto CNG
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You’ll have to cover 48,183 km with the Maruti Suzuki Alto CNG manual to recover the extra price you pay upfront over the Alto petrol.
Should You Buy Maruti Suzuki Alto Petrol Or CNG?
The Maruti Suzuki Alto CNG is Rs. 90,000 more expensive than the Alto petrol. But, the Alto CNG can pay back the higher premium in 50,000km. So, the Alto CNG makes good financial sense if you plan on covering around 50,000km during your period of ownership.
You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Prathu Sharma
Engineer by upbringing, artist by passion, motorhead because, why not! Likes to know about everything related to technology, switches between american muscle and german innovation depending on the day. Wants to own 69' Mustang Mach 1 and to drive BMW M3 87'someday.
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