Here is the list of the top 5 affordable performance-focussed cars with high mileage currently on sale in India. I feel it is a very difficult balance to achieve where you are looking for performance and mileage at an attractive price. But there exist some models which are able to deliver on this seemingly unreal promise. Unfortunately, the trend of affordable performance cars is not too high in our country. That is why we don’t see too many such cars. Let us take a look at the details of some of these vehicles which could offer you thrilling performance without breaking the bank.
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5 Affordable Performance-Focussed Cars with High Mileage
| Cars with High Performance and High Mileage |
| Hyundai i20 N Line |
| Venue N Line |
| Fronx 1.0 Boosterjet |
| Kia Sonet 1.0 Turbo |
| Skoda Kushaq 1.0 Turbo |
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Hyundai i20 N Line
The N Line represents a slightly sportier iteration of the regular i20 in Hyundai’s nomenclature. It comes with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine developing a massive 120 hp and 172 Nm of peak power and torque. The transmission options include a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. It offers a mileage of around 20.50 km/l. This makes it an exciting offering with a powerful engine, appropriate mechanical components and high mileage for that exciting ride and fuel economy.
| Specs | Hyundai i20 N Line |
| Engine | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Power | 120 PS |
| Torque | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / 7DCT |
| Mileage | 20.50 km/l |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 9.99 lakh – Rs 12.47 lakh |
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Venue N Line
Just like the i20 N Line, Hyundai also offers the N Line version of the Venue compact SUV. Venue is among the highest-selling products in this segment. Note that the N Line is different from the hardcore N Division of Hyundai. The latter is responsible for the creation of some of the most powerful hot hatchbacks in the world. The Venue N Line has a similar engine as the i20 N Line. It is a 1.0-litre turbo petrol mill which churns out a useful 120 PS and 172 Nm of peak power and torque. The transmission options are also similar, although there is an iMT instead of a pure manual. In the manual version, the mileage is 18.20 km/l, while in the automatic trim, it is 18.30 km/l.
| Specs | Hyundai Venue N Line |
| Engine | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Power | 120 PS |
| Torque | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | 6 iMT / 7DCT |
| Mileage (MT/AT) | 18.20 km/l / 18.30 km/l |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 12.08 lakh – Rs 13.90 lakh |
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Maruti Suzuki Fronx
The next product on this list of performance-focussed cars with high mileage is the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. It is, essentially, the crossover version of the Baleno. It comes with multiple powertrain options including a peppy 1.0-litre turbo petrol Boosterjet mill. It generates a healthy 100 PS and 147 Nm of peak power and torque. There is either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox with this engine. It has an ARAI-rated mileage of a healthy 21.5 km/l in the manual version and 20.01 km/l in the automatic trim.
| Specs | Maruti Suzuki Fronx |
| Engine | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Power | 100 PS |
| Torque | 147 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT / 6AT |
| Mileage (MT/AT) | 21.5 km/l / 20.01 km/l |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 7.46 lakh – Rs 13.13 lakh |
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Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet is the sibling of the Hyundai Venue. It comes with multiple powertrain options. However, we are only interested in the performance variant which is the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine belting out a cool 120 PS and 172 Nm of peak power and torque. The transmission duties are taken care of by either a 6-speed iMT or a 7-speed DCT automatic gearbox. The mileage figure for the manual is 18.2 km/l, while for the automatic, it is almost similar 18.2 km/l. This is in line with what the Venue also offers.
| Specs | Kia Sonet |
| Engine | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Power | 120 PS |
| Torque | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | 6 iMT / 7DCT |
| Mileage (MT/AT) | 18.20 km/l / 18.20 km/l |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 7.79 lakh – Rs 14.89 lakh |
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Skoda Kushaq
Finally, there is also the Skoda Kushaq mid-size SUV. Now, we know that VW Group makes some of the most engaging automobiles. In fact, that is the reason why people prefer these over their rivals. Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun are cousins with the same engine and gearbox options. Furthermore, they are underpinned by the same MQB A0 IN platform and even share body panels. The smaller engine on offer with the Kushaq is the 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol mill good for 115 PS and 178 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine pairs either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The mileage figures are decent at 18.09 km/l with the manual and the same with the automatic.
| Specs | Skoda Kushaq |
| Engine | 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
| Power | 115 PS |
| Torque | 178 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / 6AT |
| Mileage (MT/AT) | 18.09 km/l / 18.09 km/l |
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 10.89 lakh – Rs 20.01 lakh |
