Which Car Is better, CNG Or Petrol? Here's The Answer

New Delhi: Indian consumers are more concern about the fuel efficiency and consider it one of the most important factors while buying a car. To some extent fuel efficiency factor is the main reason which is boosting CNG cars in the markets and people are opting it compare to petrol cars. However, unlike petrol pumps, CNG refill stations are not available at all places, which generally caused problems to the CNG car owners.

If fuel efficiency is your preference, then CNG cars are one of the best options. But often people have a question as CNG car is better than petrol?

In this article, we will try to clear your queries and we will get into some technical specifications of CNG and Petrol car.

Which Car Is Better, CNG or Petrol?

When it comes to choose between the duo. It is very important to understand some differences between them. Once you go through the table, definitely, you will be able to come out with a decision.

Parameters	CNG cars	Petrol cars
Fuel price	Inexpensive	Expensive
Initial cost	High	Lower than CNG cars.
Running cost	Lower than petrol cars.	Higher than CNG cars.
Maintenance cost	Higher than petrol cars.	Lower than CNG cars.
Eco-friendliness	CNG cars produce fewer emission gases.	Petrol cars produce harmful emission gases.
Performance	CNG cars are less powerful than petrol cars.	Petrol cars produce more power than CNG cars.
Fuel efficiency	High	Low
Range	Low driving range due to the smaller capacity of the CNG tank.	Higher driving range due to the higher capacity fuel tank.
Fuel availability	CNG refuelling stations are not easily available.	Petrol refuelling stations are easily available.

What Are The Disadvantages of CNG Cars?

-- Though CNG is cheaper than petrol, in the same way it is also cheaper in performance. So, if performance is your priority then in that case CNG cars are not made for you.

-- The CNG cars deliver lower power than petrol cars. One can easily feel the lack of power and if one have used petrol cars earlier. The in that case, it may take some time for you to get habitual to the low power of a CNG car.

-- As compare to petrol tanks, the CNG tanks are smaller. Hence, it results in a shorter driving range. However, one can use a CNG car for long drives as one can easily switch to petrol after running out of CNG.

-- Though the CNG is cheaper, but CNG fuel stations are not available at every location.

-- Generally, the CNG cylinder is fitted inside the car's boot. So, if it's a hatchback, it will eat up all the boot space. Hence, you cannot carry luggage when on a long drive.

-- The cylinder and fuel lines need maintenance to avoid any fuel leakage. It is an additional expense apart from regular vehicle maintenance.

-- CNG cars are more expensive than petrol cars. Hence, you end up spending more money to buy a CNG car.

Which CNG Car Is Best?

There are 19 CNG cars currently available for sale at starting price Rs 4.89 Lakh. The most popular CNG cars are Maruti Ertiga (Rs. 8.12 - 10.85 Lakh), Maruti Wagon R (Rs. 5.39 - 7.10 Lakh), Maruti Dzire (Rs. 6.09 - 9.13 Lakh).

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