1. Maruti Suzuki Swift | Starting from ₹ 5.91 Lakh

Another popular offering from Maruti, the Swift easily makes the list of our top hatchback cars in India. The Swift is available with both petrol and diesel engines and can generate a maximum power of 83 BHP with 113 Nm torque. 

• Mileage – Up to 21.21 kmpl
• Engine Displacement – Up to 1197 cc
• Awards – ICOTY awarded the Swift 2019's Car of the Year

2. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios |Starting from ₹ 5.43 Lakh

One of the best hatchbacks in India, the Grand i10 Nios is available in 5 variants in the market.

You can avail this car with petrol, diesel and CNG engines, which come equipped with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 1.2-litre petrol engine can also generate 83 BHP power with 114 Nm torque.

• Mileage – Up to 27 kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 1197 cc
• Awards – This car was named “New Hatchback of the Year” in the 2020 Droom Auto Awards

3. Tata Tiago | Starting from ₹ 8.49 Lakh

One of the smartest offerings from Tata, the Tiago is one of the most efficient hatchbacks available in the Indian market. It sports a 1.2-litre engine that can generate power of up to 73.75 BHP and 114 Nm torque. Furthermore, it is also equipped with other features like parking sensors, dual airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, etc.

• Mileage – Up to 250 Km on a single charge
• Engine Displacement – 1199 cc
• Awards – Tata Tiago received the accolade of “Best Update of the Year” in the 2020 MotorOctance Awards

4. Maruti Suzuki Baleno | Starting from ₹ 6.42 Lakh

The new Maruti Baleno comes in four different models: Sigma, Delta, Zeta, and Alpha. The 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that powers the new, redesigned Maruti Baleno has idle start-stop technology and can provide a maximum power output of 89 BHP and 113 Nm of torque. A five-speed manual and an AMT transmission are available as options.

A new grille, LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED tail lights, LED fog lights, UV-cut glass, 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, as well as redesigned front and rear bumpers are all exterior elements of the 2017 Maruti Baleno facelift.

• Mileage– Around 22.3 kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 1197 cc
• Awards – Premium Hatchback of the Year by NDTV Car and Bike Award

5. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R | Starting from ₹ 5.47 Lakh

The Wagon R is another hatchback from Maruti that has consistently made it to India's list of the most sold-vehicles. You can avail the car with two petrol engines – a 1.0-litre and a 1.2-litre one, upgraded with BS-VI emission standards. In this regard, the 1.2-litre engine can generate 88.50 BHP power and 113 Nm torque. The company has also launched a CNG version of the car to propagate its “Mission Green Million” initiative.

• Mileage – Up to 23.56 kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 1197 cc
• Awards - It received the country’s first ‘India Design Mark’ Award
  

1. Maruti Suzuki Celerio | Starting from ₹ 5.23 Lakh

The Celerio from Maruti Suzuki is available with both automatic and manual transmissions. Recently, the company has launched a BS-VI-compliant model of the car, which is fitted with a 1.0-litre petrol engine. This engine offers decent mileage and can generate power of up to 65.71 BHP with 89 Nm torque.

• Mileage – About 25.24 kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 998 cc
• Awards – This car received the Best Innovation Award at the 2015 World Auto Forum Awards.

2. Renault Kwid |Starting from ₹ 4.72 Lakh

Easily one of the best automatic hatchbacks in India, Renault Kwid has 5 different variants in the market. Of these, there is a 1.0-litre engine with a 5-speed automated manual transmission, which can churn out a power of 67 BHPwith 91 Nm torque. Apart from its performance, the Kwid is also extremely fuel-efficient, making it one of the most sensible vehicles for daily commutes.

• Mileage – About 22.5kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 999 cc
• Awards – It has received several awards, including the NDTV Car of the Year award in 2016

3. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 | Price – Starting from ₹ 3.99 Lakh

The four variations of the new Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 are Standard, LXi, VXi, and VXi+.

A 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine with a maximum power output of 66 BHP and 89 Nm drives the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10. An AMT or a five-speed manual transmission are available as options.

Redesigned front and rear bumpers, sweptback halogen headlights, a new single-piece grille, black steel wheels with silver wheel covers, squared tail lights, an integrated spoiler, a high-mounted stop lamp, and fender-mounted turn indicators are all exterior elements of the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10.

• Mileage– Around 25 kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 998 cc
• Awards - It received the ‘Entry Level Car of the Year’ award at the the ABP Live Auto Awards 2022.

4. Hyundai Santro | Starting from ₹ 4.90 Lakh

 While the Santro has dominated the Indian markets for a while now, Hyundai has recently introduced the AMT gearbox in the car's Asta variant.

The car is powered by a 1.1-litre petrol engine, which has received the BS-VI standard emission upgrade. This engine can produce a maximum power of 59.17 BHP with an 85.3 Nm torque.

• Mileage – About 20-29 kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 1086 cc
• Awards- It received awards for Hatchback of the Year at the Tech and Auto Awards 2018.

5. Honda Jazz | Starting from ₹ 8.65 Lakh

The last automatic hatchback in our list is the Honda Jazz, whose 1.2-litre engine is equipped with a 7-step CVT. Available in three variants, the petrol engine of this model can churn up a power of up to 88.50 BHP with 110 Nm torque.

It also features several industry-first safety measures like dual airbags, parking sensors in the rear, ABS with EBD, etc.

• Mileage – Around 17 kmpl
• Engine Displacement – 1199 cc
• Awards – It received the 2018 Best Compact Car of the Year Award at the Wheels Car of the Year Awards ceremony.