Best Petrol Models

The Tata Tiago is one of the safest hatchbacks in the country with a 4-star safety rating from the Global-NCAP. The hatchback from the Pune-based automobile manufacturer offers decent performance, spacious interiors, and a long list of standard features. Tata Tiago is powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine and this engine produces 84.48 bhp and 113 Nm of torque. Apart from this Tata Tiago also comes with a choice of 5-speed manual and AMT gearboxes.

The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is a great urban hatchback and comes with plenty of features and gizmos like most cars from the Korean car manufacturer. The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is powered by four engine options, these engine options include an 81.80 bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, a 73.75 bhp 1.2-litre diesel engine, a 98.69 bhp 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 67,72 bhp 1.2-litre Bi-fuel unit (Petrol and CNG). Our choice is the 1.2-litre petrol unit as it delivers great fuel efficiency and good drivability in both city and highway.

The new Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the best selling cars in the country and it is not without any reason. The hatchback from the Japanese manufacturer is in its third generation and its super fuel-efficient 88.50 bhp 1.2-litre K-series petrol engine delivers peppy performance and great mileage. This engine can be specified with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT gearbox.

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 Global-NCAP has warded the Tata Altroz 16.13 points for adult protection. The Tata Altroz also comes with three engine options, where the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine produces 84.48 bhp whereas the more powerful 1.2-litre turbocharged variant produces 108.48 bhp. Apart from this, there is also a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 88.78 bhp. However, unlike its rivals, the Tata Altroz is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno is one of the best hatchbacks in the country and it offers more space and standard features than the Maruti Suzuki Swift. Unlike the Maruti Suzuki Swift, the Baleno comes with two petrol engine options. However, both the engine options come under 1.2-litre K-series engines. The standard 1.2-litre petrol engine produces 81.80bhp, whereas the 1.2-litre petrol unit with mild-hybrid tech produces 88.50 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno with mild-hybrid tech and 5-speed manual transmission comes with an ARAI rated mileage of 23.87 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. Powertrain options include a 1.2-litre petrol engine with 81.80 bhp, a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 98.69 bhp. Apart from these, there is also a 1.5-litre diesel engine with 98.63 bhp.

Tata Punch is the safest vehicle on this list with a Global-NCAP score of 16.45 points for adult protection. The sole engine available in the Tata Punch is the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated Revotron petrol engine and this engine makes 84.48 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 113 Nm of torque at 3,300 rpm. This engine can be specified with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). Apart from this, the Tata Punch comes in 4 trim levels and add-on feature packs.

The Renault Kwid offers an SUV-like stance in a relatively compact footprint. Apart from that, the Renault Kwid makes a great city runabout. The Renault Kwid comes with a choice of two engine options. The 0.8-litre engine produces 53.26 bhp and 72 Nm of torque, whereas the 1.0-litre engine produces 67.06 bhp and 91 Nm of torque. The Renault Kwid can also be specified with a 5-speed AMT gearbox.

Mahindra XUV300 is the second safest vehicle on this list behind the Tata Punch with a Global-NCAP score of 16.42 points for adult protection. The Mahindra XUV300 comes with two choices of engines. The petrol unit is a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine with 108.62 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, whereas the 1.5-litre diesel engine puts out a healthier 115.05 bhp and a class-leading 300 Nm of torque. The diesel unit is available with both automatic and manual gearbox options, whereas the petrol unit comes mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. Apart from that, the Mahindra XUV300 offers the widest rear seat in its segment. The Mahindra XUV300 is available in 4 trim levels and 5 exterior colour options.

The Tata Nexon is the first made-in-India model to secure a 5-star safety rating from Global-NCAP. Gradually, the Tata Nexon became one of the best-selling vehicles in its segment. The Tata Nexon comes with two different engine options, the 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 118 bhp and 170 Nm of torque, whereas the diesel unit is a 1.5-litre unit with 108 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. Apart from that, the Tata Nexon can be specified with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed AMT gearbox.