Best Cars Between ₹10 and ₹20 Lakh in India

The Hyundai Creta is among the best-selling cars in the ₹10–20 lakh segment, popular for its features, space and brand trust. Other strong sellers in this list are Kia Seltos and Tata Nexon EV.

The Tata Curvv is the most affordable, starting at ₹10.00 lakh ex-showroom. On-road price is higher: registration, road tax and insurance typically add 10–15% depending on your state.

The Renault Duster claims the highest ARAI figure at 29 kmpl, followed by the Maruti Suzuki Victoris at 28.65 kmpl. These are certified test figures, and real-world mileage is usually lower.

The Kia Seltos, Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra Scorpio N carry the best crash-test result here: 5 stars, though under different programmes (Bharat NCAP, Global NCAP, ASEAN NCAP), and results are not directly comparable across them. Check the variant you pick, as airbag count and ESC can differ by trim.

Yes. Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Kia Carens and Maruti Suzuki XL6 offer a factory CNG option, 6 models in all. Factory-fitted CNG keeps the warranty intact and costs noticeably less per kilometre than petrol, though boot space shrinks because of the cylinder.

Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Nexon EV are offered with an automatic, and most others here too, usually an AMT at this end of the market, which is cheaper than a CVT or torque converter but shifts more slowly.

On-road price is the ex-showroom price plus RTO registration, road tax, insurance and any handling charge, which adds roughly 10–15% and varies by state. Tap any price in the table above to switch it to your city, or see the full break-up on the Hyundai Creta page.

The Mahindra Scorpio N leads with 786 litres, ahead of the Nissan Tekton at 700 litres.