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Top 5 Compact Sedans - The Indian Wire

With increased popularity for hatchbacks and SUVs in India, the demand for sedans are quite low now. However, some people still prefer sedans over any other body type all because of the ample amount of space they offer. Coming to the compact sedans that are shorter in length and are reliable for both city and highway use is one of the most popular segments in India.

What Are Compact Sedans?

Compact sedans are just like the normal four-door sedans that sit between the hatchbacks and mid-size sedans. Meanwhile, the space offered on a compact sedan is lesser when compared to a mid-size sedan and more when compared to a hatchback. However, in India, mostly the hatchbacks with an extended boot are known as a Compact Sedan. For instance, Hyundai Aura is derived from Hyundai i10 Nios, Maruti Suzuki Dzire from Maruti Suzuki Swift and Ford Aspire from the popular Ford Figo hatchback.

Looking for a perfect compact sedan (petrol) for you and your family? These are the top 5 options for you right now.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire 

Maruti Suzuki Compact Sedans
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The 2020 Maruti Suzuki Dzire has got everything one requires on a compact sedan – looks, features, style, mileage, etc. Powered by a 1197cc Dualjet petrol engine it produces 88.5BHP of power and a peak torque of 113Nm. Meanwhile, this engine comes mated to a 5-speed MT as well as a 5-speed AT as per the preference. The all-new 2020 Maruti Suzuki Dzire returns a mileage upto 24.12kmpl as claimed by the ARAI. However, color schemes offered on the affordable compact sedan are Arctic White, Sherwood Brown, Oxford Blue, Phoenix Red, Magma Grey and Premium Silver. Apart from this, the features offered on the Maruti Suzuki Dzire includes dual-tone interiors, MID, LED headlamps with DRLs, LED taillamps, etc.

Key Specs

  • Engine – 1197cc (Petrol)
  • Mileage – 23.26 to 24.12kmpl (claimed by ARAI)
  • Power – 88.5 BHP
  • Torque – 113Nm
  • Transmission – Manual and Automatic

Positives

  • Good mileage
  • Engine refinement

Negatives

  • Absence of diesel engine
  • Hard plastic finishing inside

Ex-Showroom Price: Rs.5.89 Lakh – Rs.8.80 Lakh

Honda Amaze

Honda-Amaze
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Introduction of the second generation Honda Amaze was the best possible thing Honda could have done. The all-new Honda Amaze has got everything to offer be it design, performance, features, etc. Under the hood, it draws power from a 1.2L i-VTEC engine that churns a maximum output of 88.7BHP and 110Nm of torque. However, the mileage when compared to the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is low at 18.6 kmpl as claimed by the ARAI. Other than this, Honda has recently introduced the Digipad 2.0 infotainment system on the special edition Amaze as well. Meanwhile, the feature list of the Honda Amaze includes dual tone instrument cluster, advanced MID display, LED headlamps with DRLs, 15-inch alloy wheels, etc.

Key Specs

  • Engine – 1199cc (Petrol)
  • Mileage – 18.6 kmpl (claimed by ARAI)
  • Power – 88.7 BHP
  • Torque – 110Nm
  • Transmission – Manual and CVT

Positives

  • Comfortable ride quality
  • Multiple safety features

Negatives

  • Petrol engine feels a bit underpowered
  • Rear headroom not appropriate for tall passengers

Ex-Showroom Price: Rs.7 Lakh – Rs.8.79 Lakh

Hyundai Aura

Hyundai Aura
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After discontinuing the Xcent, Hyundai has introduced the all-new Aura as its successor. With multiple engines and gearboxes to choose from Hyundai Aura is one of the most reliable compact sedans in India. Meanwhile, the petrol engines that power the Hyundai Aura is a 1.2L naturally aspirated and a 1.0L turbocharged motor. The 1.2L petrol engine can be had with an MT as well as AMT. However, the 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine only comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. According to the engines, Hyundai Aura returns a mileage between 20-28 kmpl as claimed by the ARAI. Coming to the features list, Hyundai Aura offers LED headlamps with DRLs, blacked-out B-pillar, 15-inch alloy wheels, a 13.46cm Digital Speedometer, MID display, etc.

Key Specs

  • Engine – 1197cc/998cc Turbo (Petrol)
  • Mileage – 20-28 kmpl
  • Power – 83 BHP/100 BHP
  • Torque – 114Nm/172Nm
  • Transmission – Manual and Automatic

Positives

  • Multiple engine options
  • Best in segment features

Negatives

  • Design could have been better
  • Expensive top variant

Ex-Showroom Price: Rs.5.85 Lakh – Rs.8.60 Lakh

Tata Tigor

Tata Tigor
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Among all these compact sedans, Tata Tigor has always been known for its value for money deal. On top of that, the four-star safety rating on the Global NCAP makes it more reliable. However, the petrol engine that powers the compact sedan is a  1199cc unit that comes paired to an MT as well as an AMT. Right now the company only offers a petrol engine on the 2020 Tata Tigor. Meanwhile, the fuel efficiency of the petrol engine is somewhere around 20.89 as claimed by the ARAI. The feature offered on the all-new Tigor includes digital instrument cluster, distance to empty indicator, high mounted LED stop lamp, etc.

Key Specs

  • Engine – 1199cc (Petrol)
  • Mileage – 20.89 kmpl
  • Power – 84.48 BHP
  • Torque – 113Nm
  • Transmission – Manual and Automatic

Positives

  • 4-Star G-NCAP safety rating
  • Superb design

Negatives

  • No diesel engine available for now
  • Less space when compared to its rivals

Ex-Showroom Price: Rs.5.39 Lakh – Rs.5.99 Lakh

Ford Aspire

Ford Aspire
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Ford has always been known for its build quality and even this time case remains the same for the India-bound Aspire as well. Powered by a 1194cc Ti-VCT Petrol engine it produces 94.93BHP of power and a peak torque of 119Nm. However, being a front-wheel drive car it comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Other than this, after the BS6 update, the fuel efficiency of the all-new Ford Aspire has got down from 20.4kmpl to 18.5kmpl. Features offered on the compact sedan are six airbags, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps, auto-dimming IRVM, etc.

Key Specs

  • Engine – 1194cc (Petrol)
  • Mileage – 18.5 kmpl
  • Power – 94.93BHP
  • Torque – 119Nm
  • Transmission – Manual

Positives

  • Feature loaded variants
  • Comfortable ride quality

Negatives

  • Headroom for rear passengers missing
  • No automatic transmission available

Ex-Showroom Price: Rs.5.99 Lakh – Rs.7.44 Lakh

These are the top 5 compact sedans in India for November 2020. Meanwhile, when choosing the perfect compact sedan for you and your family one needs to keep in mind the specs, features, mileage, safety features, etc. like any other car.

Hope this article helps you find a perfect compact sedan for you and your family. Do let us know your favorite compact sedan in the comment section below.

 

 

 

 

By Harsh Rana

Full-time management student and a part-time automobile enthusiast. Not much happy about EVs taking over the V8, V10 and V12 motors.