1. Ford Figo
The most efficient car in India among Diesel Hatchbacks comparing all conditions mentioned above. Remember it's a powerful 1.4L engined car, which comes in an uncompromising price tag.
Technical Specifications of Ford Figo
| Engine | 1399cc, 8V SOHC engine |
| Maximum Power | 68 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3795 mm |
| Overall Width | 1680 mm |
| Overall Height | 1427 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2489 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 168 m |
| Boot Space | 284 Litre |
| Mileage | 20 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 19 kmpl (Highway), 15 kmpl (City) & 16 kpml (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 4,86,412 - Rs. 6,03,055 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Spacious, powerful engine, value for money, comfortable, economical, good resale value and low maintenance.
Cons
It could have come in better looks.
2. Tata Indica Vista
The Sedan Class car. Tata always brings machines as cheaper as possible. Doesn't care the brand value of being Tata since it's the most Value For Money car in the entry level diesel hatchback class after Indica V2.
Technical Specifications of Tata Indica Vista
| Engine | 1248 cc engine |
| Maximum Power | 73.9 bhp @ 4000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 190 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3795 mm |
| Overall Width | 1695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1550 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2470 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 m |
| Boot Space | 232 Litre |
| Mileage | 22.3 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 22 kmpl (Highway), 17 kmpl (City) & 18 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 4,64,551 - Rs. 6,49,269 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Spacious, value for money, powerful engine, comfortable, and economical.
Cons
Low quality, high maintenance after 3-5 years and no good resale value.
3. Chevrolet Beat
Certainly cutest among the Indian hatchbacks. Know for its attractive design.
Technical Specifications of Chevrolet Beat
| Engine | 936 cc, 1.0 XSDE Smartech Diesel Engine |
| Maximum Power | 57.6 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 150 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3640 mm |
| Overall Width | 1595 mm |
| Overall Height | 1520 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2375 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 175 m |
| Boot Space | 170 Litre |
| Mileage | 25.44 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 23 kmpl (Highway), 19 kmpl (City) & 20 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 4,59,700 - Rs. 5,79,615 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Looks cute, value for money, easily drivable in city, extended warranty period and very economical.
Cons
Least powerful is one of the major reason of its failure rather than being a huge success, no resale value, insufficient space and too congested luggage space.
4. Hyundai i20
One of the most featured hatchbacks. Blessed with vivid specifications and configurations, which make the i20 a value for money car.
Technical Specifications of Hyundai i20
| Engine | 1396cc Diesel Engine |
| Maximum Power | 88.7 bhp @4 000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 219.6 Nm @1500-2750 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3995 mm |
| Overall Width | 1710 mm |
| Overall Height | 1505 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2525 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 m |
| Boot Space | 295 Litre |
| Mileage | 21.9 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 20 kmpl (Highway), 18 kmpl (City) & 19 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 6,25,401 - Rs. 7,80,176 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Powerful, the most spacious boot in its class, great Fluidic design, value for money, economical, low maintenance and good resale value.
Cons
A bit over priced.
5. Maruti Suzuki Swift
Of course, the most wanted hatcback in India. Its looks great and stylish. The upgraded version looks cool and more economical. It could have been ranked at first, buts its waiting peroid, insufficient space and features, and over price place it here.
Technical Specifications of Maruti Suzuki Swift
| Engine | 1248cc DDiS engine |
| Maximum Power | 73.9 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3850 mm |
| Overall Width | 1695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1530 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2430 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 m |
| Boot Space | 204 Litre |
| Mileage | 22.9 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 21 kmpl (Highway), 18 kmpl (City) & 19 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 5,64,865 - Rs. 7,03,799 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
The most demanded hatchback in India, good quality, low maintenance, best resale value, powerful engine and economical as well.
Cons
Least boot space, over priced, no bluetooth connectivity and too much waiting period.
6. Volkswagen Polo
VW is always known for its innovative technologies, economy and safety arranged in its cars. Certainly, Polo needs least fuel too run the engine. As it is built in good quality and safety features, chances are lesser to get unlocked.
Technical Specifications of Volkswagen Polo
| Engine | 1199cc Engine |
| Maximum Power | 73.9 bhp @ 4200 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 180 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3970 mm |
| Overall Width | 1682 mm |
| Overall Height | 1453 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2456 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 168 m |
| Boot Space | 280 Litre |
| Mileage | 22.07 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 20 kmpl (Highway), 18 kmpl (City) & 19 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 5,99,000 - Rs. 6,94,000 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Safety features, good looking, brand value, spacious and comfortable
Cons
Less powerful, expensive maintenance cost, and doesn't have enough features according to its price tag.
7. Maruti Suzuki Ritz
The all new Maruti Suzuki Ritz diesel hatchback looks refreshed and better.
Technical Specifications of Maruti Suzuki Ritz
| Engine | 1248cc DDiS engine |
| Maximum Power | 73.9 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 190 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3775 mm |
| Overall Width | 1687 mm |
| Overall Height | 1620 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2360 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 m |
| Boot Space | 236 Litre |
| Mileage | 23.2 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 21 kmpl (Highway), 18 kmpl (City) & 19 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 5,38,756 - Rs. 6,23,000 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Newly updated design, powerful, value for money, economical, low maintenance and good resale value.
Cons
The design still being an irritation for somebody and long waiting period.
8. Nissan Micra and Renault Pulse
The reason why Micra and Pulse placed together is both Pulse and Micra looks identically twins and share a lot of features in common.
Nissan Micra
One of the easiest car to drive through cities. As it looks good and comes in better quality, the Micra has already a hit in the country.
Technical Specifications of Nissan Micra
| Engine | 1461cc, 8 Valve, 4 Cylinder, SOHC, In-Line Diesel Engine |
| Maximum Power | 63 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3780 mm |
| Overall Width | 1665 mm |
| Overall Height | 1525 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2450 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 154 m |
| Boot Space | 226 Litre |
| Mileage | 23.08 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 19 kmpl (Highway), 17 kmpl(City) & 18 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 5,92,057 - Rs. 6,60,361 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Built in good quality, no delivery delay, easily drivable and minimum turning radius of 4.65 m.
Cons
Slightly over priced and less boot space.
Renault Pulse
Formula One racing car manufacturer, Renault's Pulse grabbed attention within a small period since its launch in the market.
Technical Specifications of Renault Pulse
| Engine | 1461cc, K9K Diesel Engine |
| Maximum Power | 63.1 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3805 mm |
| Overall Width | 1665 mm |
| Overall Height | 1525 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2450 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 154 m |
| Boot Space | 251 Litre |
| Mileage | 23.08 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 19 kmpl (Highway), 17 kmpl (City) & 18 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 6,06,063 - Rs. 6,71,180 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Easily drivable in cities, built in good quality and minimum turning radius of 4.65 m.
Cons
Over priced and could have had a better look.
9. Fiat Grande Punto
The muscular among all hatchbacks in india. So powerful to throttle through ways. The major fact that attract anyone to Fiat cars is its Multijet engine. This Multijet engine is widely used in Maruti Suzuki's and Tata's diesel powered cars.
Technical Specifications of Fiat Grande Punto
| Engine | 1248cc Engine |
| Maximum Power | 74-92 bhp @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 197-209 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3987 mm |
| Overall Width | 1687 mm |
| Overall Height | 1495 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2510 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 185 m |
| Boot Space | 280 Litre |
| Mileage | 20.3 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 19 kmpl (Highway), 16 kmpl (City) & 18 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 6,47,297 - Rs. 6,98,100 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Most powerful in its class, packed with a range of features, good looking, spacious, given importance to safety, and comfortable.
Cons
Over priced and no good resale value.
10. Toyota Etios Liva
The only hatchback of Asia's biggest automobile manufacturer. Made to focuss mass market. But failed to impress as it failed to maintain Toyota's reputation by all means. Still a good car for Indian roads.
Technical Specifications of Toyota Etios Liva
| Engine | 1364cc Engine |
| Maximum Power | 67 bhp @ 3800 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 170 Nm @ 1800-2400 rpm |
| Overall Length | 3775 mm |
| Overall Width | 1695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1510 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2460 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 154 m |
| Boot Space | 251 Litre |
| Mileage | 23.59 kmpl (ARAI Certified), 21 kmpl (Highway), 18 kmpl (City) & 18 kmpl (Overall) |
| Price | Rs. 5,83,238 - Rs. 6,36,371 (Ex-Showroom) |
Pros
Value for money, economical and low maintenance.
Cons
Cheap quality unlike other Toyota vehicles and unimpressive looks.
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I still like Grande Punto. The most powerful car in this class....