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Top 10 Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

The most trusted car ranking for Indian buyers, with in-depth pros and cons for every top budget model.

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Every choice is vetted for price, performance, and ownership comfort.

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We prioritize strength in service, resale and everyday usability.

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Complete top 10 ranking

Choose from the top budget cars in India with detailed strengths and weaknesses.

Tata Nexon

#1

Tata Nexon

Tata

Score

95

Price

₹9.80 Lakh

Rating

4.8 / 5

Body

SUV

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

AMT

Mileage

18 kmpl

Engine

  • 1.2L Turbocharged Petrol (115 PS / 113 bhp)

Max power

113 bhp

115 PS peak

Boot space

350 L

Pros

  • Best-in-class safety
  • Strong build quality
  • Premium feel for the segment

Cons

  • Firm ride on rough roads
  • Higher price on top trims
Maruti Suzuki Baleno

#2

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki

Score

93

Price

₹8.25 Lakh

Rating

4.7 / 5

Body

Hatchback

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

CVT

Mileage

22 kmpl

Engine

  • 1.2L Dualjet Petrol (90 PS / 89 bhp)

Max power

89 bhp

90 PS peak

Boot space

339 L

Pros

  • Spacious cabin
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Strong resale value

Cons

  • Interior plastics are average
  • No AWD option
Mahindra XUV 3XO

#3

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Mahindra

Score

92

Price

₹9.35 Lakh

Rating

4.6 / 5

Body

SUV

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

MT/AMT

Mileage

17 kmpl

Engine

  • 1.2L Turbo GDi Petrol (120 PS / 117 bhp)

Max power

117 bhp

120 PS peak

Boot space

350 L

Pros

  • Aggressive styling
  • Strong performance
  • Comfortable cabin

Cons

  • Firm ride quality
  • Rear-seat headroom is average
Hyundai Venue

#4

Hyundai Venue

Hyundai

Score

91

Price

₹9.75 Lakh

Rating

4.6 / 5

Body

SUV

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

DCT

Mileage

18 kmpl

Engine

  • 1.0L Turbo GDi Petrol (120 PS / 118 bhp)

Max power

118 bhp

120 PS peak

Boot space

350 L

Pros

  • Refined engine
  • Comfortable ride
  • Good feature set

Cons

  • Rear seat space is tight
  • Premium variants are expensive
Maruti Suzuki Brezza

#5

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki

Score

90

Price

₹9.50 Lakh

Rating

4.5 / 5

Body

SUV

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

MT/AMT

Mileage

18 kmpl

Engine

  • 1.5L K15C Petrol (103 PS / 101 bhp)

Max power

101 bhp

103 PS peak

Boot space

328 L

Pros

  • Low maintenance
  • Strong dealer network
  • Good safety package

Cons

  • Conservative design
  • Cabin feels dated compared to rivals
Tata Punch

#6

Tata Punch

Tata

Score

89

Price

₹7.90 Lakh

Rating

4.5 / 5

Body

Compact SUV

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

MT/AMT

Mileage

18 kmpl

Engine

  • 1.2L Revotron Petrol (86 PS / 85 bhp)

Max power

85 bhp

86 PS peak

Boot space

366 L

Pros

  • Excellent safety score
  • Compact city-friendly size
  • Modern styling

Cons

  • Low power in base engine
  • Ride can feel firm on broken roads
Maruti Suzuki Dzire

#7

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Maruti Suzuki

Score

88

Price

₹8.15 Lakh

Rating

4.4 / 5

Body

Sedan

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

AMT/CVT

Mileage

20 kmpl

Engine

  • 1.2L Dualjet Petrol (90 PS / 89 bhp)

Max power

89 bhp

90 PS peak

Boot space

420 L

Pros

  • Comfortable ride
  • Spacious boot
  • Low running cost

Cons

  • Plain exterior design
  • Interior feels conservative
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

#8

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Maruti Suzuki

Score

87

Price

₹9.80 Lakh

Rating

4.4 / 5

Body

MPV

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

MT/AT

Mileage

19 kmpl

Engine

  • 1.5L K15C Petrol (103 PS / 101 bhp)

Max power

101 bhp

103 PS peak

Boot space

209 L

Pros

  • Great family value
  • Spacious three-row layout
  • Reliable ownership

Cons

  • Less engaging to drive
  • Style is conservative
Tata Tiago

#9

Tata Tiago

Tata

Score

86

Price

₹6.75 Lakh

Rating

4.3 / 5

Body

Hatchback

Fuel

Petrol

Transmission

MT/AMT

Mileage

20 kmpl

Engine

  • 1.2L Revotron Petrol (85 PS / 84 bhp)

Max power

84 bhp

85 PS peak

Boot space

240 L

Pros

  • Affordable price
  • Solid build
  • Good cabin quality for segment

Cons

  • Noisy engine under load
  • Small boot compared to rivals