The SUV wave may be strong, but sedans still offer better comfort, stability, and a proper boot. If your budget is capped at ₹10 lakh, these four sedans deliver the best mix of value, mileage and features.
1. Tata Tigor
Tata Tigor claims higher safety rating in the segments, hence is often an attractive option for families looking for a tough, well-built family car. It also comes with variable fuel options (petrol/CNG), so buyers are at liberty to choose whatever suits their needs better.
Engine: Inline three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol
Displacement: 1,199 cc
Power: 86 PS @6,000 rpm
Mileage: 19.2 kmpl (manual)/19.6 kmpl (auto)/26.49 km/kg (CNG-manual)/28.06 km/kg (CNG-auto)
Price: ₹5.49 lakh – ₹8.74 lakh (ex-showroom)
2. Hyundai Aura
The Aura claims to have a relatively more premium feel in the sub-four metre sedan segment, with a clean cabin design and a decent feature list. Furthermore, Hyundai is also known for a reliable engine, allowing families as well as commercial buyers a good choice.
Engine: Inline four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol
Displacement: 1,197 cc
Power: 83 PS @6,000 rpm
Mileage: 17 kmpl (petrol)/25 km/kg (CNG)
Price: ₹5.98 lakh – ₹8.54 lakh (ex-showroom)
3. Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Popular among families, the Dzire’s good reputation is thanks to its mileage and pocket-friendly maintenance. Moreover, it is also the best-selling car of 2025, adding significantly to its credibility.
Engine: Inline three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol
Displacement: 1,197 cc
Power: 81.58 PS @5,700 rpm
Mileage: 24.79 kmpl (manual)/25.71 kmpl (auto)/33.73 km/kg (CNG)
Price: ₹6.25 lakh – ₹9.31 lakh (ex-showroom)
4. Honda Amaze
The Amaze is the only one in the list with a CVT automatic, making it smoother than most others in the list. Honda also claims a more spacious cabin in the Amaze, something characteristic of a more premium segment.
Engine: Inline three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol
Displacement: 1,199 cc
Power: 90 PS @6,000 rpm
Mileage: 18.65 kmpl (manual)/19.46 kmpl (auto)
Price: ₹7.47 lakh – ₹10.00 lakh (ex-showroom)
| Model | Tata Tigor | Hyundai Aura | Maruti Suzuki Dzire | Honda Amaze |
| Engine | Inline three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol/CNG | Inline four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol/CNG | Inline three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol/CNG | Inline three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol |
| Displacement | 1,199 cc | 1,197 cc | 1,197 cc | 1,199 cc |
| Power | 86 PS @ 6,000 rpm | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm | 81.58 PS @ 5,700 rpm | 90 PS @ 6,000 rpm |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl (MT) / 19.6 kmpl (AT) / 26.49 km/kg (CNG-MT) / 28.06 km/kg (CNG-AT) | 17 kmpl (Petrol) / 25 km/kg (CNG) | 24.79 kmpl (MT) / 25.71 kmpl (AT) / 33.73 km/kg (CNG) | 18.65 kmpl (MT) / 19.46 kmpl (AT) |
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹5.49 lakh – ₹8.74 lakh | ₹5.98 lakh – ₹8.54 lakh | ₹6.25 lakh – ₹9.31 lakh | ₹7.47 lakh – ₹10.00 lakh |
