Best Budget Hatchbacks in India 2021

Always wanted to buy a Hatchback but got confused between the brands? Also don't know which one is the best in terms of mileage? Don't worry we got you covered. Stay with us till the end to know the TOP 10 best hatchbacks in terms of Mileage.

Top 10 Hatchbacks:-

1. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (Mileage 33.4 kmpl):


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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 2021
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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 2021
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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 2021 Interior
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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R 2021 Interior

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R symbolizes confidence with its strong looks and strength in character. The bold exterior styling, the inner spacious cabin with updated features, and the performance delivered by an advanced K-series engine, sterns its admirers. It has been a crowd-favorite model due to its prices, performance, and features mostly among middle-class families. 

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R on road price in India starts from 4.34 Lakh and goes up to Rs. 5.95 Lakh. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Hatchback is available in 14 variants in India. Wagon R has 12 Petrol, 2 CNG Cars. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R comes in 6 colors, namely Silky Silver, Superior White, Magna Grey, Nutmeg Brown, Autumn Orange, Poolside Blue. Talking about the mileage, it can go 33.4 kmpl

The best mileage any hatchback can offer. The key features of the premium hatchback are its tall boy design, dual split headlamps, dual airbags, and auto gear shift. The storage capacity has increased from its previous version. The dimension of the new Wagon R is 3655 mm in length, 1620 mm in width, and 1675 mm in height. The wheelbase now is 2435 mm and the boot space is 341 L. 

The wide-body stance makes the vehicle look sturdy. Added to this the new front grille, the large central air dam, the bold fog lamps, chrome accents in the ORVMs, and the metallic finish of the body, makes it more appealing. Moving in the cabin, the mesmerizing dual-tone interior with an ample space to comfortably drive and a set of new technologies makes the hatchback overall an interesting and handsome model. 

The K-series engine meets the BS-VI standard norms. The 1.0 L petrol variant produces 67.04 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 90 Nm @ 3500 rpm peak torque, whereas the 1.2L petrol variant produces a maximum power of 81 bhp @ 6000 rpm and a peak torque of 113 Nm @ 4200 rpm. The claimed mileage for petrol variants ranges between 20.52 Kmpl - 21.79 Kmpl and for the CNG variant, it is 32.52 km/kg.

2. Maruti Suzuki Alto (Mileage 31.4 kmpl):

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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800

Alto 800 launched by Maruti Suzuki has a price range of Rs 3 lakh to Rs 4.48 lakh, and the on-road prices are different for separate cities. It has a seating capacity of 4-5 members. The boot space is 177 liters. The rear seats have got a bench folding feature. You adjust according to your need. It is expected that the company will launch an updated version of the Alto 800 in 2021 with a few more updates.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is an entry-level hatchback that underwent a cosmetic update. The features and comfort remaining sober as always, a new infotainment system, keyless entry, extra boot space, two airbags at the front, the large air intake capacity, front slim grille, eye-shaped headlamps are some of the new features in the new Alto 800.

There are a total of eight variants with petrol and CNG fuel types. These are - Standard, standard (O), LXI, LXI (O), VXI, VXI Plus, LXI CNG, LXI (O) CNG. In 2021, it is expected to see a more updated version of the Standard Alto. The color variants are - uptown red, silky silver, cerulean blue, granite grey, superior white, and Mojito green.

CNG fuel-type engines have been added to the variant list of Alto 800. This has reduced petrol and diesel consumption in the market. The 796cc engine meets the BS6 standards and produces a maximum power of 47bhp@6000 rpm and maximum torque of 69Nm@3500 rpm. It is comfortable for a long drive due to its tubeless tires and new F8D engine.

3. Maruti Suzuki Celerio (Mileage 31 kmpl):

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Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Maruti Suzuki Celerio is the perfect combination of elegance and safe drive for regular use. The model is perfect for those who want to buy a robust and advanced model of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio car. The user of the car can run this on the busy road safely. The car has options for the user when it comes to fueling the car. The engine can be run with the CNG and Petrol. The car is available with 3 cylinders of 998cc engine, and the fuel capacity of the engine is 35litter. The car covers 21.63 kilometers per liter petrol and 30.47 kilometers per kg CNG. The car gives space to seat five persons comfortably.

The interior of the car is comfortable and perfect for long travel as well. The seats of the car are comfortable because of its fabric design and smart presentation. The neat and bright interior of the car can give you the best experience on a long drive with family and friends. The roomy cabin space is also there to sit you comfortably. The dual-tone design of the fabric gives your car a unique appearance. The model of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio car has auto gear shift technology which keeps your drive easy and smooth. The multi-info display is also there to keep you updated about the mileage fuel and more. Apart from its presentation, the car also has an anti-lock braking system, which can give the driver better control while driving.

4. Hyundai Santro (Mileage 30.5 kmpl):

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Hyundai Santro

The new 2018 Hyundai Santro was finally launched in India. The car retains its well-known tall design. It is more rounded than before looks more luxurious and emphasizes the larger spacing of decorative lines in the overall design. The Z-shaped touch on the side of the car adds to the overall appearance. On the front, it has a stacked grille and taillights. However, the headlights are halogen lamps, and no projector or LED daytime running lights are provided. The fog lamps installed at high positions look different, but they are perfectly integrated with the design. The car has few lines, with a large boot lid, a large windshield, and a stubby taillight.

5. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios (Mileage 26.2 kmpl):

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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

The successor of the original i10, which came out in the year 2008 and was the car of the year in many competitions, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios sure does live up to its name. It has a rather frugal, user-friendly, and practical character which is much appreciated by the customers. There have been three renditions of the same car yet, and with every facelift, Hyundai is making sure that they up their game as well. It goes without saying that this new car from Hyundai is only building on the strengths of its predecessors.

The all-new Hyundai Grand i10 Nios comes with the familiar 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engines, except that this time there is a CNG variant as well. Launched in the year 2020, it comes with the latest and greatest emission compliance of BS-VI. However, along with the 5-speed manual transmission like the older models, you can now have a 5-speed automated manual transmission on both variants. Even though it might cost you about Rs 50,000 more, but it is worth the investment.

The interior of the car is another part of the car you will surely fall in love with. It is made with quality materials, and the seats are made to be extra comfortable. Along with that, the easy suspension of the car makes driving on Indian roads a breeze. With this car, you can surely make long trips without having to worry about comfort.

With petrol and diesel prices hiking almost every day, Hyundai has made sure this car is efficient yet powerful. With newly built petrol and diesel engines, it packs a punch on acceleration but also provides up to 20 kmpl, which is quite uncommon in cars of this segment.

6. Tata Altroz (Mileage 25.1 kmpl):-

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Tata Altroz

The Tata Altroz was first manufactured in the year 2019 as a premium hatchback by Tata Motors. It has now attained immense popularity in the premium hatchback segment where it competes with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai Elite i20, and Volkswagen Polo among others. It gets a total of 17 petrol variants along with 12 diesel variants for maximizing customer options. This 5 seater premium hatchback also offers decent boot space of 345 liters without getting split-folding rear seats for additional space. The Tata Altroz offers reasonable space and comfort for long drives on the highway along with being a smooth city commuter. Ergonomically, the Altroz has good interiors with reasonable headroom and knee room alike.

It has powerful 1.5 litre diesel and 1.2 litre petrol engines with good performance and a slick transmission. It also offers excellent mileage between 19.1 and 25.1 kmpl which is another plus point for buyers. The Tata Altroz gets several attractive features including a 7-inch floating touch screen infotainment and Harman entertainment unit, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, automatic headlamps and wipers, and segment-first 90-degree opening doors. It also gets a 5-star safety rating courtesy of Global NCAP which is a huge draw.


7. Hyundai i20 (Mileage 25.2 kmpl):

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Hyundai i20

Hyundai India has recently launched the newest edition of i20 and the price begins from Rs. 6.8 lakh ex-showroom price in New Delhi. The price goes up to 11.18 lakh with the top model which is run on diesel. The Hyundai Elite i20 model comes in four variants which are - Magna, Sportz, Asta, and Asta (O). The newest model has a grown length of 10mm, which makes it now 3995 mm and it is wider by 41 mm as well giving it a lot of space.

Hyundai Elite i20 has a 1.0-liter turbo- petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The transmission of the model is manual. There is an automatic gearbox made available though. The fuel efficiency is quite impressive as well as the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine gives 20.25 kmpl whereas the 1.2 litre Kappa manual gives 20.35 kmpl. The IVT version gives 19.65 kmpl and the 1.5-litre diesel gives 25.2 kmpl. For detailed review visit here.

8. Renault KWID (Mileage 25 kmpl):

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Renault KWID

Renault Kwid was first launched in the year 2015 in September as a subcompact car suitable for featuring smooth rides in the city trails. Moreover, the BS6 compliant model has got an update in its body style with a new and reformed hatchback giving tough competition to similar models of competitor cars like Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, Datsun GO, Datsun Redi GO, and the Hyundai New Santro.

The new Renault Kwid Car has is available in 13 variants – all being operated on a petrol engine only. Furthermore, this 5-seater subcompact city car is known to comprise a decent boot space of 300 litres. The Renault Kwid offers substantial space for a comfy ride on long stretches of road and is an ideal ride for commuting on busy roads daily. The legroom provided is also pretty good and the seats are comfortable as well.

Lastly, its powerful petrol engine of 0.8 litres and 1 litre has good performance on-road and comes with smooth transmission for both its manual and automatic variants. With a mileage ranging between 22 to 25 kmpl, the all-new Renault Kwid car is an excellent ride for daily commuters. Renault Kwid also has some exclusive features which make it an ideal car type. These include features like a Remote Keyless Entry, Digital Instrument Cluster, Muscular Style Wheels, and Climber Insignia on Front doors and Rear Windshield.

9. Maruti Suzuki Swift (Mileage 22 kmpl):

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Maruti Suzuki Swift

The almost new Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched in 2021. It has a new mesh grille design, however, the interior remains the same as its predecessor. The dashboard-style also remains unchanged. The 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system is in the center. The additions to features such as idle stop-start, cruise control, and a 4.2-inch color multi-information display as well as auto fold functionality for outside rearview mirrors are much desired.

For the AMT variant, the new Maruti Suzuki Swift gets a hill hold assist (it does not allow the vehicle to roll back on inclined slopes in stop-start traffic conditions) and electronic stability control as standard. The older version of the car which was of a 1.2-litres K-series model is now replaced with the latest 1.2-litres DualJet VVT petrol engine. The new Maruti Suzuki Swift, a Premium hatchback has a 268 liters boot space. It has deep bucket front seats. The rear seat has a 60:40 split-folding facility, which allows excellent comfort and support to the passengers

The Maruti Suzuki Swift 2021 is ideal for a long drive and off-road driving since it comes with an increased output engine that goes up from 82 bhp to 88 bhp at 6000 rpm. It even has a 113 Nm of peak torque at 4200 rpm. The car even gives a mileage of 22 kmpl and it is ARAI certified on the manual version.

The petrol version which has a manual transmission gives a mileage of 22 kmpl. The one which has the AMT transmission gives a mileage of 22 kmpl. The diesel engine which has a manual transmission gives a mileage of 28.4 kmpl and the one with AMT transmission gives a mileage of 28.4 kmpl as well. Therefore, the car gives a good mileage km per hour. This makes the car more reliable.

The Idle Start-Stop is recognized as ISS technology which makes it very efficient.

10. Maruti Suzuki Baleno (Mileage 21.4 kmpl):

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

After several days of waiting, Maruti Suzuki fans welcomed the new Baleno with bells and whistles. It's an entry-level premium hatchback from the car manufacturers that got launched in the year 2015. Lately, it is available in nine variants across four trims (Sigma, Zeta, Delta, & Alpha), three engines, two transmission, and most importantly, two fuel choices.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno has received a mid-life update with added features and fresh cosmetic facilities inside its cabin. It's available in both diesel and petrol engine options and in multiple colors. To name them, you get premium silver, pearl artic white, autumn orange, NEXA blue, magma grey, and phoenix red!

With a revised bumper having a wider air-dam &air ducts on each side, the new beast has got surrounded by a C-shaped profile. The Grille features 3D details and has got tweaked to make its design wider. It has precision-cut 16-inch wheels made of alloy.

Newbies can get the new Baleno in black interiors plus premium blue details. The hatchback now receives the dual-tone fabric design besides an upgraded SmartPlay Studio. One can connect the infotainment system to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. On parking brakes and low fuel, the device offers alerts. The standard safety modifications encompass ABS with EBD, ISOFIX seat mounts, rear sensors for parking, and double-front airbags.

Under its hood, it gets powered by a1.2-litre petrol engine generating around 84bhp power &140Nm torque. The diesel has received around a 1.3-litre engine generating 75bhp power &190Nm torque. While both engines feature the five-speed manual as the standard, the petrol gives an additional CVT option. Baleno competes crucially against Honda Jazz and Hyundai Elite i20.

-by Amaan Attar

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