Top Best Automatic Hatchbacks In India: Price, Features Comparison

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Increase in start stop traffic in heavily congested cities has shifted the balance towards automatic hatchbacks in India considerably. Majority of the demand for automatic hatchbacks comes from metropolitan cities for obvious reasons. No clutch means they are hassle free and offer peace of mind in slow moving traffic, not to mention, less strain on your legs.

Also Read: Top Diesel Hatchbacks In India

The demand has resulted in manufacturers launching several petrol engined automatic hatchbacks in India varying in features, mileage etc,. The following list highlights the best aspects of affordable automatic hatchbacks in India, which should help you make a decision before making a buy.

Note: All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi. Mentioned fuel economy figures are as per ARAI and will vary in real world conditions due to various factors.

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Best Automatic Hatchbacks In India

Automatic hatchbacks in India compared in terms of features, price and mileage.

Maruti Suzuki Ritz

Maruti Suzuki Ritz

Ritz automatic, offered in petrol as well as in the diesel variant is a sensible car to buy for a low price and with the added advantage of Maruti's reliable after sales service. The petrol and diesel engines perform smoothly with the automatic gearbox as well, except in the highway, where you'll feel the absence of a fifth gear. Feature wise the Ritz has ABS, EBD, power windows, tilt steering and the lot. Surprisingly for the price you pay there's no stereo.

Maruti Suzuki Ritz

Maruti Suzuki Ritz

Price: INR 6.19 lakhs
Transmission: 4 speed
Mileage: 18.5 kmpl (P)
23.2 kmpl (D)

Hyundai Grand i10

Hyundai Grand i10

The Grand i10 is an even better city car than the i10 was. This is due to its spacious interiors and best in class fit and finish. The transmission on the other hand is the same as the one seen in the i20 and should perform similarly. More on that when you read about i20. In terms of features, however, the Grand i10 automatic loses to Ritz due to its lack of ABS and EBD even in the top of the line Asta variant.

Hyundai Grand i10

Hyundai Grand i10

Price: INR 5.69 lakhs (Sportz) and INR 6.96 lakhs (Asta)
Transmission: 4 speed
Mileage: 18.9 kmpl

Honda Brio

Honda Brio

The Brio automatic fulfills almost all the criteria of a desirable city automatic car. It's small, nimble, handles exceptionally well, is powered by a very refined Honda engine and even has a 5-speed automatic transmission, which is one more than what Hyundai and Maruti automatics offer. This means the car performs better on the highway compared to Ritz or Hyundai Grand i10. What's more, you get ABS, EBD and front airbags as standard.

Honda Brio

Honda Brio

Price: INR 6.30 lakhs
Transmission: 5 speed
Mileage: 18.9 kmpl

Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra

The Micra automatic is the one that comes closest to the Brio automatic in terms of drivability and handling be it city or highway, with the Brio being a tad better in most conditions. Where the Micra beats the Brio is in the features department. It has a richer set of feature list and feels more premium. Also, the Micra offers more interior and boot space than Brio. The major difference between the two comes due to the use of CVT transmission by Micra. As long as you are gentle with the throttle the CVT will always deliver better mileage than the Brio's five speed automatic.

Nissan Micra

Nissan Micra

Price: INR 6.93 lakhs
Transmission: Continuously variable transmission
Mileage: 18.44 kmpl

Mahindra e2o

Mahindra e2o

You cannot talk about automatic city cars and leave out the all electric e2o. The e2o is expensive for a car its size and there's no denying it. Having said that, if you do not mind spending the money and want to do your bit for the environment there is no better city car than the e2o. A full charge will easily get you to the end of the city and back. No parking hassles, it's easy to maneuver into gaps, and despite its small size it can comfortably seat 4. As for quick overtaking maneuvers nothing can beat an electric car and the e2o comes with a ‘boost" function specifically for that reason.

Mahindra e2o

Mahindra e2o

Price: INR 5.95 lakhs
Transmission: NA
Range: 100 km on full charge

Verdict

Verdict

Honda Brio performs exceptionally well on most counts. It handles and drives better than some of its competitors, offers safety features and has a refined engine. But the Micra could take its place if you prefer a more premium car with more space. If you swear by electric power nothing can satisfy you as much as Mahindra e2o.

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Article Published On: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 18:02 [IST]
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