A while ago, petrol cars offering 1000+ km driving range with a single tank of fuel seemed impossible. However, with the progression in technology, specifically hybrid car technology, we now have cars that can do this easily. Now if you are one of those fuel-conscious drivers who want to buy a new petrol car with a range of a diesel car, well, then this list is definitely for you.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
Before we start, it has to be mentioned that all of the cars that are on this list are hybrids. The first of these hybrids is the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara strong hybrid. It comes equipped with a 45-litre fuel tank and an ARAI mileage of 27.97 kmpl. Upon calculation (tank capacity multiplied by ARAI certified mileage), we get a total driving range of an impressive 1,258 kms.
The Grand Vitara’s strong hybrid powertrain consists of a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder TNGA petrol engine (91 Bhp-122 Nm). It runs on the Atkinson cycle, and an electric motor that makes 78 Bhp-141 Nm.
The combined output is rated at 114 Bhp. All strong hybrid variants of the Grand Vitara use a CVT automatic gearbox as standard. It also gets an all-electric mode, in which the vehicle can be driven for up to 25 kms purely on battery power.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder is based on the underpinnings of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. It also gets the exact same 45-litre fuel tank and 27.97 kmpl ARAI mileage. The total driving range in a single full tank of fuel is also 1,258 kms.
Like the Grand Vitara, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder also comes available with the strong-hybrid powertrain. This consists of the 1.5-liter 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine (92 Bhp-122 Nm) running on the Atkinson cycle.
It also gets an electric motor that puts out 78 Bhp-141 Nm. This powertrain is paired with an eCVT automatic gearbox, and the combined output stands at 114 Bhp.
Toyota Innova Hycross Hybrid
Currently one of the most popular MPVs in the country, the Toyota Innova Hycross is one of the few cars that offer a 1000+ km range. This strong hybrid MPV gets a 52-litre fuel tank. And its ARAI certified mileage is 23.24 kmpl. Because of this, its driving range is 1,208 kms on a single full tank of fuel.
The Innova Hycross comes equipped with a strong hybrid that consists of a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder VVTi petrol engine paired with an electric motor. Combined power and torque outputs stand at 184 Bhp and 206 Nm. The engine is paired to an e-Drive transmission with sequential shift.
Maruti Suzuki Invicto
The Maruti Suzuki Invicto, like the Grand Vitara and Hyryder, is a badge-engineered version of the Innova Hycross. So naturally, it comes equipped with the same 52-litre fuel tank and an ARAI mileage of 23.24 kmpl. Because of this, it gets an identical driving range of 1,208 kms.
It also comes powered by a 2.0 L petrol hybrid engine which comes paired to a CVT transmission. There is no manual transmission on offer. The engine produces 150.19 bhp and 188 Nm of torque.
Honda City e:HEV Hybrid
The last car on this list is the Honda City e:HEV hybrid. This strong hybrid sedan comes equipped with a fuel tank of 40 litres. As for its ARAI certified mileage, it is 27.1 kmpl. This brings its total driving range to 1,084 kms on a single tank of fuel.
The Honda City e:HEV hybrid comes powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine which comes available with an eCVT transmission and FWD configuration. The strong hybrid powertrain produces 96.55 bhp and generates a torque of 127 Nm.
