Best Petrol Hatchback Models

The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is the best petrol hatchback you can currently buy in the country with an official ARAI fuel efficiency figure of 26.68 kpl for the 5-speed AMT variant. This makes the Maruti Suzuki Celerio the most fuel-efficient car in India. The Maruti Suzuki Celrio is powered by a 65.7 bhp 1.0-litre dual VVT engine with 89 Nm of torque. While the last-gen Maruti Suzuki Celerio revolutionised the small automatic car segment by introducing the AMT gearbox, the new Maruti Suzuki Celerio further improves itself on the strength of its predecessor by offering an even better powertrain and features. The 5-speed manual transmission variant of the Maruti Suzuki Celerio returns an ARAI fuel efficiency figure of 25.24kpl. Apart from that, the Maruti Suzuki Celerio offers decent boot space and features.

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 also comes with a total of three engine options, out of which two are petrol engines. 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. However, despite being a premium hatchback, the Tata Altroz is offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Apart from that, the Tata Altroz offers a spacious interior and a long list of features.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift is a great car for anyone in the market looking for a fun-to-drive hatchback with decent features and good interior space. Apart from that, the new Maruti Suzuki Swift is one of the best selling cars in the country. 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. Gearbox options in the Maruti Suzuki Swift include a slick-shifting 5-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed AMT gearbox.