CNG SUVs Under ₹16 Lakh: Full Comparison 2025
The CNG car market in India has expanded rapidly, with customers increasingly prioritising low running cost, cleaner fuel, and high city practicality. In the compact- and mid-SUV segment, Maruti Suzuki has taken a bold step by introducing the Victoris CNG, the newest factory-fitted CNG SUV in the country.
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This detailed analysis compares the Victoris CNG against its closest rivals:
Included in This Comparison
- Maruti Suzuki Victoris CNG
- Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG
- Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara CNG
- Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder CNG
- Tata Punch / Nexon (No CNG) — for context
- Compact crossovers: Fronx CNG / Baleno CNG (segment overlap)
This is the ultimate 2025 CNG SUV comparison for buyers seeking maximum efficiency and value.
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1. Price Comparison (Ex-Showroom)
| Model | Price Range (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Victoris CNG | ₹11.50 – ₹14.57 lakh |
| Brezza CNG | ₹9.90 – ₹12.05 lakh |
| Grand Vitara CNG | ₹13.00 – ₹14.90 lakh |
| Hyryder CNG | ₹13.23 – ₹15.00 lakh |
| Fronx CNG | ₹8.50 – ₹10.75 lakh |
- Most affordable SUV-like CNG: Brezza CNG
- Best priced full-size SUV CNG: Victoris CNG
- Most expensive: Hyryder CNG
Victoris sits perfectly in the middle, offering SUV road presence + value pricing.
2. Engine, Performance & Drivability
All major CNG SUVs use similar 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engines tuned for economy.
| Model | Power (in CNG mode) | Torque | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoris CNG | ~87 PS | ~121 Nm | 5MT |
| Brezza CNG | 88 PS | 121.5 Nm | 5MT |
| Grand Vitara CNG | 91 PS | 122 Nm | 5MT |
| Hyryder CNG | 91 PS | 122 Nm | 5MT |
- Best performance in CNG mode: Grand Vitara / Hyryder CNG
- Balanced performance + SUV size: Victoris CNG
- City-friendly power: Brezza CNG
Victoris’ engine is tuned for smoothness, not outright power — making it ideal for family and urban use.
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3. Mileage & Running Cost
All factory-fitted CNG SUVs offer high efficiency.
Victoris CNG claims ~27.02 km/kg, similar to Vitara/Hyryder.
| Model | Mileage (km/kg) |
|---|---|
| Victoris CNG | ~27 km/kg |
| Grand Vitara CNG | ~26.6 km/kg |
| Hyryder CNG | ~26.6 km/kg |
| Brezza CNG | ~25.5 km/kg |
| Fronx CNG | ~28 km/kg |
- Best Mileage (SUV) – Victoris CNG
- Highest Mileage (segment overall) – Fronx CNG, but it’s not a full SUV.
Victoris CNG delivers top-tier running cost performance among actual SUVs.
4. Features & Technology Comparison
Victoris CNG Key Features
- Touchscreen infotainment
- Steering controls
- ABS + airbags
- Spacious cabin
- SUV stance
- 5-seater with good rear comfort
Grand Vitara / Hyryder CNG
- Larger touchscreen
- Premium interiors
- More connected features
- Higher trim options
Brezza CNG
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- Simple, practical
- Good space
- Fewer features
Fronx CNG
- Compact crossover
- Youthful design
- Good for urban buyers
Verdict:
- Most premium CNG SUVs: Vitara & Hyryder CNG
- Best space + value: Victoris CNG
- Simple & practical: Brezza CNG
Victoris offers the best feature-to-price balance.
5. Interior Space, Comfort & Practicality
Victoris CNG shares its platform with bigger Maruti SUVs, giving it excellent cabin space.
Interior Verdict
- Most Spacious: Victoris CNG
- Best for Family Comfort: Victoris CNG
- Best Boot Space: Grand Vitara / Hyryder CNG
Victoris remains the most practical daily and family SUV in the CNG lineup.
6. Which CNG SUV Gives the Best Value?
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best overall value | Victoris CNG |
| Best mileage | Fronx CNG (non-SUV) / Victoris CNG (SUV) |
| Best features | Vitara / Hyryder CNG |
| Best budget SUV | Brezza CNG |
| Best family SUV | Victoris CNG |
Victoris CNG Leads the Segment in Balance & Value
If you want a complete package that balances:
– Price
– Mileage
– Space
– Features
– SUV road presence
– Low running cost
Then Maruti Victoris CNG emerges as the strongest contender under ₹16 lakh.
- It’s more spacious than Brezza CNG
- Better priced than Vitara/Hyryder CNG
- More SUV-like than Fronx CNG
- More efficient than most rivals
Victoris CNG = Best All-Round CNG SUV in the ₹11–15 lakh segment.
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