Pocket-Friendly Speedsters: Quickest Cars on Indian Roads Under Rs. 15 Lakh

For those interested in going fast and getting to the triple digits quicker, below is a list for you. It includes the quickest cars that you can buy under Rs. 15 Lakh. Continue reading to find out which car is your pick!

Honda Elevate MT

Honda's medium-sized SUV for the Indian market, the Elevate MT, is unexpectedly fast. Propelled by the zippy 121hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine, this manual version is only marginally slower than the Honda City in reaching the 100kph mark. The slight delay can be attributed to the extra 100kg weight that the medium-sized SUV has to carry. The Honda Elevate MT is priced between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 14.9 lakh.

Volkswagen Virtus 1.0 TSI MT

The VW Virtus 1.0 TSI, tagged between Rs 11.48 lakh and Rs 15.23 lakh, boasts a robust 1.0-litre engine that it shares with the Skoda Slavia and SUVs like the Taigun and Kushaq. Consequently, this 6-speed manual variant of the Virtus 1.0 TSI is among the fastest cars in India, thanks to its powerful, 115hp, 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. The turbo of the three-cylinder unit responds quickly, and there's a noticeable turbo whistle sound as the engine nears its maximum rpm.

Citroen C3 Turbo

The budget-friendly and only hatchback on the list, the Citroen C3, is equipped with a robust 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox. With a price range of Rs 8.28 lakh to Rs 8.92 lakh, this car offers a superiorly tuned engine for low and mid-range power. The C3 Turbo is also the fastest car available in India under Rs 10 lakh, making the Citroen your best choice if you're on a tight budget.

Honda City MT

Honda's stellar naturally aspirated, high-revving 121hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine makes a comeback on this list with the City sedan. Coupled with a smooth 6-speed manual gearbox, the Honda City, priced between Rs 9.5 lakh and Rs 14.86 lakh, can be a genuine pleasure to drive, particularly when the engine is revved up.

Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI MT

The Skoda Slavia, fitted with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and a 6-speed manual gearbox, is currently the quickest car to reach 100kph under a budget of Rs 15 lakh. However, only the base Ambition variant, priced at Rs 15.04 lakh, fits this budget, with the top variant priced up to Rs 17.72 lakh. The 150hp, four-cylinder engine may experience some lag, but once the turbo kicks in, it offers a wide range of torque that speeds up the Slavia remarkably quickly.