In the Indian market there are many petrol car models, which promise to have strong performance. Here, we have discussed three cars, which are the Maruti Suzuki FRONX, the Tata Curvv, and the Hyundai Verna.
Here, we have discussed everything you need to know about these cars. Read this article thoroughly to check the ex-showroom price, engine specifications, and interior, exterior and safety features.
Maruti FRONX
It is a five-seater compact crossover SUV, which is available with an ex-showroom price range from ₹7.59 to ₹13.11 lakh. The dimensions in length are 3995 mm, in width 1765 mm, and in height 1550 mm. The wheelbase is 2520 mm, ground clearance is 190 mm and boot space is 308 litres.
It comes with a 1.2 L Naturally Aspirated (NA) Petrol and a 1.0 L Turbo Petrol (“BoosterJet”) engine. Their specifications are:
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol:
- Displacement: 1197 cc (4-cylinder)
- Power: ~89 hp
- Torque: ~113 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Transmission: 5-speed Manual / 5-speed AMT
- Top Speed: Around 155–160 km/h
- 0–100 km/h: Around 12–13 seconds
- Fuel Efficiency: ~21–22 km/l
1.0-litre Turbo Petrol (Boosterjet)
- Displacement: 998 cc (3-cylinder, turbocharged)
- Power: ~100 hp
- Torque: ~148 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Transmission: 5-speed Manual / 6-speed Automatic (Torque Converter)
- Top Speed: Around 175–180 km/h
- 0–100 km/h: Around 10–10.5 seconds
- Fuel Efficiency: ~20–21 km/l
It has large touchscreen infotainment; for comfort and convenience, it has push‐button start, keyless entry, dual‐tone interiors, and premium upholstery; and for safety of occupants, it includes up to 6 airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, and hill hold assist.
Tata Curvv
It is also a five-seater coupe SUV; the ex-showroom price of this car ranges from ₹9.66 to ₹18.85 lakh. Its dimensions in length, width and height are 4,308 mm, 1,810 mm and 1,630 mm, respectively. The wheelbase is 2,560 mm, ground clearance is 208 mm and boot space is 500 litres.
It has a 1.2-litre (≈ 1199 cc) turbo direct-injection (TGDi) petrol and a 1.2-litre (≈ 1199 cc) turbocharged petrol engine. Their specifications:
1.2-litre Turbo Petrol (Revotron)
- Displacement: 1,199 cc
- Power: ~118 hp
- Torque: ~170 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT automatic
- Top Speed: Around 180 km/h
- 0–100 km/h: Around 11–12 seconds
- Fuel Efficiency: Around 17–18 km/l
1.2-litre Turbo Petrol (T-GDi / Hyperion)
- Displacement: 1,199 cc
- Power: ~123–125 hp
- Torque: ~225 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT automatic
- Top Speed: Around 180–190 km/h
- 0–100 km/h: Around 10–11 seconds
- Fuel Efficiency: Around 17–18 km/l
It has advanced safety features, which include multiple airbags, ESC, and others; and for comfort for the driver and front passenger, good rear seat space and modern design. It has a gesture-control-powered tailgate, a panoramic sunroof, and ventilated seats.
Hyundai Verna
It has a 5-seater sedan; it starts from the ex-showroom price of ₹10.69 lakh for standard and goes up to ₹16.98 lakh for higher-end. The dimensions in length are 4,535 mm, width is 1,765 mm, and height is 1,475 mm. The wheelbase is 2,670 mm, ground clearance is 165 mm, and boot space is 528 litres.
This car is also available with two engine options, which are a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol (MPi) engine and a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol (Turbo GDi) engine. Their specifications:
1.5-litre MPi Naturally Aspirated Petrol
- Displacement: 1497 cc
- Power: 113–115 hp
- Torque: 143–144 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
- Transmission: 6-speed manual or IVT automatic
- Top Speed: 180 km/h
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 10.5–11.5 seconds
- Fuel Efficiency: Around 18–19 km/l
1.5-litre Turbo GDi Petrol
- Displacement: 1482 cc
- Power: 158–160 hp
- Torque: 253 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
- Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT automatic
- Top Speed: 220 km/h
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.5–9.0 seconds
- Fuel Efficiency: 20–21 km/l
For safety, it has multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, and VSM; for comfort and convenience, it has a large touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone connectivity, a digital instrument cluster, push-button start, a smart key, premium upholstery, and a sunroof.
