Best Petrol Automatic Cars

The Maruti Alto K10 features the India brand's frugal K-Series engine and is available with a 5-speed AMT gearbox. The Maruti Alto K10 is also one of the cheapest Maruti models currently available on the market and is a joy to drive. The regular Maruti Alto has been the largest-selling car in India many times and can be seen on roads across all parts of India.

The Renault Kwid is the cheapest offering from the French brand in India and is available with either an 800cc or a 1.0-litre petrol engine. The 5-speed AMT is available only with the 1.0-litre option and is engaged using a rotary knob rather than a conventional gear stick. Performance and fuel efficiency are also on the higher side for its price. The car has got an SUV-like design with decent ground clearance.

The Maruti Celerio is one of the most popular choices when it comes to affordable automatic cars. The Maruti Celerio has a 5-speed AMT unit which offers a smooth driving experience. A funkier version of the Maruti hatchback, named the Celerio X, is also available on the market. Both versions showcase decent performance and fuel efficiency figures.

The Maruti Swift has been India’s most popular car, ever since its very first introduction in the country. The Maruti Swift has gone through three generations so far and the latest model was launched at Auto Expo 2018. The new Maruti Swift petrol variant uses the same old 1.2-litre unit but is now available with both a 5-speed manual and an automatic transmission. Sold as the Suzuki Swift globally, the petrol version of the hatchback has won many awards over the years and is an active participant in motorsports.

The Honda Jazz is a really spacious and practical hatchback. The petrol Jazz offers good performance from its 1.2-litre mill while also giving a decent mileage figure of around 18.7km/l. The petrol engine comes with a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual or a 7-step CVT unit. Further aiding the practicality are the seats, which can be adjusted and folded in multiple ways for the most-efficient space utilisation.

The Volkswagen Polo recently got an update and was downsized to a rather underpowered 1.0-litre unit, the brand still has the more fun GT TSi variant. The turbocharged 1.2-litre unit is a solid performer in its segment and features Volkswagen’s reputed seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The Volkswagen Polo is also the first car in its segment to come with a dual-clutch transmission.

The Maruti Dzire – India’s most-loved compact sedan is the sibling to India’s most-loved hatchback – the Maruti Swift. The Dzire comes powered by the same petrol engine as on the Swift and showcases decent performance along with good mileage. The Maruti Dzire has also been the top-selling car in India, the last few months.

The new Ford Aspire petrol automatic variant comes solely with a 1.5-litre engine while the other petrol variants make use of a 1.2-litre unit. The Ford Aspire automatic offers a good balance between performance and fuel efficiency without affecting the day-to-day driveability. The latest version of the Ford Aspire also comes with many improvements to the chassis and aesthetics.

The Honda City has gone through four generations and eight facelifts. With over twenty years of market presence, the Honda City is still one of the most-demanded sedans in India. The addition of premium features and comfort in newer models is perhaps what Honda does best with the City. The latest Honda City is powered by 1.5-litre i-VTEC unit which gives a good balance between performance and fuel efficiency. The petrol engine can be opted with a 5-speed manual or a 7-step CVT.

The Volkswagen Vento comes with excellent German engineering and build quality. and has gone through one facelift after its introduction in 2010. There is also a sibling to the Vento which bears a Skoda logo – the Rapid. The interiors are also well-equipped and comfortable. On the safety front, the Vento has got a 5-star rating in ASEAN NCAP. The petrol avatar of the Volkswagen Vento has got a 1.2-litre TSi and a 1.6-litre MPI unit on offer. While the MPi unit makes-do with a 5-speed manual, the more-capable TSi engine comes mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission.