Best Diesel Hatchback Models

Thanks to the ultra fuel-efficient yet powerful 1.5-litre diesel engine (98.63 bhp), the Hyundai i20 is the most fuel-efficient hatchback in India with an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 25.2 kpl. If you are looking for a premium hatchback that is equally good for urban travel and weekend trips, the Hyundai i20 will make a great choice. Like all Hyundai cars, the Hyundai i20 also comes packed with a long list of features. Other powertrain options include a 1.2-litre petrol engine with 81.80 bhp, a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 98.69 bhp.

Tata Altroz is currently the safest hatchback in the country with a 5-star safety rating for adult protection and a 4-star safety rating for child protection. The Tata Altroz equipped with the 88.78 bhp 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine returns an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 25.11 kpl. The Tata Altroz also comes with 2 other engine options. The 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine is identical to the one in the Tata Punch, whereas the more powerful 1.2-litre turbocharged variant produces 108.48 bhp and 140 Nm of torque. However, unlike its rivals, the Tata Altroz is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox.