5 Best Hatchbacks Under ₹10 Lakh in India — Budget Cars With Premium Features!

A hatchback is a small and practical car with a rear door that opens upwards, making luggage space flexible and better suited for city driving. People choose this type of car because it is usually fuel-efficient and budget-friendly and also ensures good visibility and easy handling.

In the Indian market, there are many hatchbacks that promise smooth driving with unique design and powerful engines. Here, we have the five best hatchbacks under ₹10 lakh with premium features, which are loved by the drivers. These cars are

• Maruti Swift
• Maruti Baleno
• Tata Tiago
• Hyundai i20
• Tata Altroz

Below, I have shared the ex-showroom price, features, and specifications of each above-mentioned hatchback. So read this article thoroughly and know all about these cars. 

Swift by Maruti Suzuki 

It features sporty looks, peppy performance, and strong mileage. This car’s ex-showroom price ranges from ₹5.79 lakh to ₹8.80 lakh; it comes with both petrol and diesel engines, whose specifications are:

1.2L Petrol Engine

1. Engine displacement (cc): 1197 cc
2. Power output (bhp & rpm): ~82 bhp @ 5700 rpm
3. Torque output (Nm & rpm): ~112 Nm @ 4300 rpm
4. Number of cylinders: 3
5. Valves per cylinder: 4
6. Fuel type: Petrol
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT
8. Drive type: FWD (front-wheel drive)

1.2L CNG Engine

1. Engine displacement (cc): 1197 cc
2. Power output (bhp & rpm): ~70 bhp @ 5700 rpm (CNG mode)
3. Torque output (Nm & rpm): ~102 Nm @ 2900 rpm (CNG mode)
4. Number of cylinders: 3
5. Valves per cylinder: 4
6. Fuel type: CNG / Petrol (Bi-Fuel)
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual
8. Drive type: FWD (front-wheel drive)

Baleno by Maruti Suzuki 

It has a modern and sharp design, and its interior is roomy. In the Indian market, it is available in multiple variants. The ex-showroom price of this hatchback starts from ₹5.99 lakh and goes up to ₹9.10 lakh. It is also available with petrol and CNG engines, whose specifications are

1.2L Petrol Engine

1. Engine displacement: 1,197 cc 
2. Power output: approx. 88 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
3. Torque output: approx. 113 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
4. Number of cylinders: 4
5. Valves per cylinder: 4
6. Fuel type: Petrol
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT
8. Drive type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

1.2L CNG Engine

1. Engine displacement: 1,197 cc 
2. Power output: approx. 76 bhp at 6,000 rpm
3. Torque output: approx. 98.5 Nm @ 4,300 rpm
4. Number of cylinders: 4
5. Valves per cylinder: 4
6. Fuel type: CNG
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual
8. Drive type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Tiago by Tata Motors 

It is a modern car with a sporty design; the ex-showroom price for the standard variant is ₹4.57 lakh, and the higher-end variant costs ₹7.8 lakh. It comes with petrol and CNG engine options, whose details are as follows:

1.2L Petrol Engine

1. Engine displacement: 1199 cc 
2. Power output: 86 bhp at 6000 rpm
3. Torque output: 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
4. Number of cylinders: 3
5. Valves per cylinder: 4
6. Fuel type: Petrol
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT
8. Drive type: FWD

1.2L CNG Engine (i-CNG)

1. Engine displacement: 1199 cc 
2. Power output: 74 bhp at 6000 rpm
3. Torque output: 96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
4. Number of cylinders: 3
5. Valves per cylinder: 4
6. Fuel type: CNG
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT
8. Drive type: FWD

i20 by Hyundai Motor 

It features sensuous sportiness design language with bold character lines; its ex-showroom price starts from ₹6.85 lakh. Note it comes with a 1.2-liter Kappa petrol option, whose specifications are as follows:

1. Engine displacement: 1197 cc
2. Power output:
   • 82 bhp at 6000 rpm (Manual)
   • 87 bhp at 6000 rpm (IVT Automatic)
3. Torque output: 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm
4. Number of cylinders: 4
5. Valves per cylinder: 4 (DOHC)
6. Fuel type: Petrol
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual / IVT (automatic)
8. Drive type: FWD (Front-Wheel Drive)

Altroz by Tata Motors 

It features a bold and modern design with sharp lines, sculpted bodywork, and an aerodynamic stance. The ex-showroom price for this car starts from ₹6.30 lakh; it comes with petrol, diesel, and CNG engines, whose specifications are:

1.2L Petrol Engine

1. Engine displacement: 1,199 cc
2. Power output: 86.8 bhp at 6,000 rpm
3. Torque output: 115 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
4. Number of cylinders: 3
5. Valves per cylinder: 4
6. Fuel type: Petrol
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT / 6-speed DCT (select trims)
8. Drive type: FWD

1.2L Petrol iCNG Engine

1. Engine displacement: 1,199 cc
2. Power output: 72–73 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
3. Torque output: 103 Nm at 3,500 rpm
4. Number of cylinders: 3
5. Valves per cylinder: 4
6. Fuel type: Petrol + CNG (Dual-fuel)
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual
8. Drive type: FWD

1.5L Diesel Engine

1. Engine displacement: 1,497 cc
2. Power output: 88.8 bhp at 4,000 rpm
3. Torque output: 200 Nm @ 1,250–3,000 rpm
4. Number of cylinders: 4
5. Valves per cylinder: 4
6. Fuel type: Diesel
7. Transmission type: 5-speed manual
8. Drive type: FWD