Fuel type comparisons

Petrol, diesel, CNG or electric — every comparison below runs the real cost maths for Indian conditions: cost per kilometre, yearly spend at four usage levels, and the exact distance at which a pricier car pays itself back.

Petrol vs Diesel
Diesel is ₹1.46/km cheaper to run
Is a diesel car worth the extra money over petrol in India?
Petrol vs CNG
CNG is ₹3.23/km cheaper to run
Is a CNG car worth it over petrol in India?
Petrol vs Electric (EV)
Electric (EV) is ₹5.07/km cheaper to run
Is an electric car cheaper than petrol in India?
Diesel vs Electric (EV)
Electric (EV) is ₹3.61/km cheaper to run
Should a high-mileage driver in India buy an EV or a diesel?
Diesel vs CNG
CNG is ₹1.78/km cheaper to run
Is CNG cheaper than diesel in India?
CNG vs Electric (EV)
Electric (EV) is ₹1.83/km cheaper to run
Should I buy a CNG car or an electric car in India?