Published : 20 June 2024
Read Time : 5 min
Author: Prathu Sharma
If you’re wondering whether you should buy the Maruti Suzuki WagonR petrol or CNG then this article will help you come to a conclusion. Here, we’ll take the latest ex-showroom prices of the WagonR 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 WagonR 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 WagonR Petrol Vs CNG - Price Comparison
Let’s look at the latest ex-showroom prices of the Maruti Suzuki WagonR petrol and CNG to see what extra cost you’re paying for the WagonR CNG over the WagonR petrol.
For the WagonR CNG manual, you’re paying Rs. 90,000 more than the WagonR petrol.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR Petrol Vs CNG - Running Cost Calculation - June 2024
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.
At the current fuel prices, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR petrol manual will cost you Rs. 1.65 more than the Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG manual for every kilometre you drive.
Kilometres To Breakeven With Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG
You’ll have to cover 54,693 km with the Maruti Suzuki WagonR CNG manual to recover the extra price you pay upfront over the WagonR petrol.
Should You Buy Maruti Suzuki WagonR Petrol Or CNG?
The km-to-breakeven is reasonable for WagonR CNG. So, you should only consider the WagonR CNG if you are expecting to cover well over 54,000km during the 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.