There is a good demand for affordable and high-mileage hatchback cars in the Indian market. However, most hatchback cars lag behind SUVs in terms of engine and performance. But, there are some vehicles in this segment in the market, which are available with 4-cylinder engines. The special thing is that they also provide great comfort.
In this article, we have brought you a list of 5 affordable cars with 4-cylinder engines. The starting price of these vehicles is also less than 10 lakhs. This list includes Maruti Suzuki Baleno to Tata Altroz.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Maruti Baleno ranks first in this segment. This premium hatchback gets a 1.2-liter dual jet, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 90 PS of power and 113 Nm of torque. The company sells it in 5-speed manual and automatic transmission options.
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In the domestic market, the Baleno is priced between ₹6.70 lakh and ₹9.92 lakh ex-showroom. Its petrol model gives a maximum mileage of up to 23 kmpl. It has safety features like 6 airbags, 360 degree camera, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and 3-point seatbelts.
Hyundai i20
It is popular as a performance hatchback. It has a 1.2 liter, Kappa, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 83 PS of power and 115 Nm of torque. You can buy it in a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission option.
In the domestic market, the Hyundai i20 is priced between ₹7.04 lakh and ₹11.25 lakh ex-showroom. Depending on the variant, this hatchback gives a mileage of 16 to 20 kmpl. For safety, it gets features like 6 airbags, ESC, hill assist control and 3-point seatbelts as standard.
Toyota Glanza
This hatchback is a derivative of the Maruti Baleno. It also gets a 1.2-litre dual jet, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which produces 89bhp power and 113Nm torque. It can also be purchased in 5-speed manual and automatic transmission options.
The Glanza is priced from ₹6.90 lakh to ₹10 lakh ex-showroom. This hatchback has features like 6 airbags, 360-degree camera, rain sensing wipers and a 9.0-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with climate control.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
This affordable hatchback from Hyundai is also equipped with a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine. Its power output is 83 PS and 113.8 Nm. It is available with 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission. The company claims that this hatchback is capable of delivering mileage of up to 16-18 kmpl.
In the domestic market, the Grand i10 Nios comes with features like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless phone charger, and footwell ambient lighting. For safety, 6 airbags, electronic stability control, hill assist, and tire pressure monitoring system are available as standard.
Tata Altroz
Tata’s performance hatchback Altroz is at the fifth and last position in this list. It is the only car to come with diesel in its segment. It gets a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, which produces 90 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque. It is available only with a 5-speed manual transmission.
In the domestic market, it is priced between ₹ 6.65 lakh and ₹ 10.80 lakh ex-showroom. Its diesel range starts at ₹ 8.80 lakh ex-showroom. The claimed mileage of this hatchback is 23.64 kmpl.
Talking about the interior of Tata Altroz, it has features like 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, single-pan sunroof, ambient lighting and automatic climate control along with six airbags and 360-degree camera for safety.
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