Maruti SuzukiHatchback
Baleno
₹5.99–9.99 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 23.8–24.77 kmpl Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
The sweet spot 2026 guide
Best Cars Between ₹5 and ₹10 Lakh in India
The best between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh right now are led by the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Dzire. We've ranked every model on sale by popularity, with ex-showroom prices, claimed economy and listed crash results side by side. Open any model for its full specs, mileage, variants and our verdict.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno ₹5.99 lakh* 82 bhp112.4 Nm24.77 kmpl *Starting ex-showroom Your next car, in focus.
All 39 models start below ₹5 – 10 Lakh. Explore the range, then check the exact variant and your city's on-road price.
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39 between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh
Active between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh New cars 2026 market
TataSUV
Nexon
₹7.40–14.42 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 17.01–23.23 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Maruti SuzukiSedan
Dzire
₹6.31–9.41 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 24.79–25.71 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
TataSUV
Punch
₹5.75–10.77 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 18.8 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Maruti SuzukiHatchback
Swift
₹5.84–8.89 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 24.8–25.75 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Maruti SuzukiSUV
Brezza
₹7.40–13.71 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 19.96–21.09 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
HyundaiSUV
Venue
₹8.00–15.83 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 18.5–20.99 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
KiaSUV
Sonet
₹7.41–14.47 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 18.3–24.1 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
HyundaiHatchback
i20
₹6.00–10.63 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 19 kmpl Global NCAP* 3 / 5 stars
MahindraSUV
XUV 3XO
₹7.79–15.04 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
HyundaiSUV
Exter
₹5.81–10.43 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 19.4 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Maruti SuzukiMUV/MPV
Ertiga
₹8.90–13.14 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 20.3–20.51 kmpl Global NCAP* 1 / 5 stars
TataHatchback
Tiago EV
₹5.82–10.09 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
MahindraSUV
Bolero
₹8.49–9.99 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 16 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
Maruti SuzukiSUV
Fronx
₹6.90–12.03 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 20.01–22.89 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
HyundaiHatchback
Grand i10 Nios
₹5.60–8.04 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 18 kmpl Global NCAP* 2 / 5 stars
HondaSedan
Amaze
₹7.69–10.02 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 18.65–19.46 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
TataHatchback
Altroz
₹6.00–10.90 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 19.33 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
SkodaSUV
Kylaq
₹7.59–13.65 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 19.05–19.68 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
KiaSUV
Syros
₹8.42–15.82 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 17.65 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
ToyotaHatchback
Glanza
₹6.99–10.98 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 23.8–24.77 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
RenaultMUV/MPV
Triber
₹5.81–9.00 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 18.2 kmpl Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
NissanSUV
Magnite
₹5.69–11.16 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 17.9–19.9 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
RenaultSUV
Kiger
₹5.81–10.40 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
SkodaSedan
Slavia
₹9.99–18.84 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 18.41–19.62 kmpl Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
NissanMUV/MPV
Gravite
₹5.73–9.20 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 19.3–19.6 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
MGSUV
Astor
₹9.79–15.50 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 14.82 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
ToyotaMUV/MPV
Rumion
₹9.79–14.21 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 20.11–20.51 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
MGHatchback
Comet EV
₹6.41–8.72 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
TataSUV
Punch EV
₹8.17–12.99 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
Maruti SuzukiMUV/MPV
Eeco
₹5.28–6.46 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 19.71 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
TataSedan
Aeris
₹5.30–9.75 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* Not listed
HyundaiSedan
Aura
₹6.00–8.60 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 20.5 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
MahindraSUV
Bolero Neo
₹9.06–10.85 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 17.2 kmpl Global NCAP* 1 / 5 stars
HyundaiHatchback
i20 N Line
₹9.27–11.74 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 20 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
ToyotaSUV
Urban Cruiser Taisor
₹7.43–12.94 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI 19.86–22.79 kmpl Global NCAP* Not listed
CitroënSUV
Basalt X
₹8.55–14.10 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 4 / 5 stars
CitroënSUV
Aircross X
₹8.89–14.72 lakh*
*Ex-showroom. Range includes higher trims
Petrol ARAI Not listed Global NCAP* 5 / 5 stars
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The essentials. Side by side.
A clear view of price, claimed petrol economy and the listed crash-test result.
| Model | Ex-showroom range | Kmpl | Global NCAP* | Boot space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti SuzukiBaleno | ₹5.99–9.99 L* | 23.8–24.77 | 4 / 5 stars | 318 L |
| TataNexon | ₹7.40–14.42 L* | 17.01–23.23 | 5 / 5 stars | 382 L |
| Maruti SuzukiDzire | ₹6.31–9.41 L* | 24.79–25.71 | 5 / 5 stars | 382 L |
| TataPunch | ₹5.75–10.77 L* | 18.8 | 5 / 5 stars | 366 L |
| Maruti SuzukiSwift | ₹5.84–8.89 L* | 24.8–25.75 | Not listed | 265 L |
| Maruti SuzukiBrezza | ₹7.40–13.71 L* | 19.96–21.09 | 5 / 5 stars | 328 L |
| HyundaiVenue | ₹8.00–15.83 L* | 18.5–20.99 | 5 / 5 stars | 375 L |
| KiaSonet | ₹7.41–14.47 L* | 18.3–24.1 | Not listed | 385 L |
| Hyundaii20 | ₹6.00–10.63 L* | 19 | 3 / 5 stars | 311 L |
| MahindraXUV 3XO | ₹7.79–15.04 L* | Not listed | 5 / 5 stars | 364 L |
| HyundaiExter | ₹5.81–10.43 L* | 19.4 | Not listed | 391 L |
| Maruti SuzukiErtiga | ₹8.90–13.14 L* | 20.3–20.51 | 1 / 5 stars | 209 L |
| TataTiago EV | ₹5.82–10.09 L* | Not listed | 4 / 5 stars | 240 L |
| MahindraBolero | ₹8.49–9.99 L* | 16 | Not listed | 370 L |
| Maruti SuzukiFronx | ₹6.90–12.03 L* | 20.01–22.89 | Not listed | 308 L |
| HyundaiGrand i10 Nios | ₹5.60–8.04 L* | 18 | 2 / 5 stars | 260 L |
| HondaAmaze | ₹7.69–10.02 L* | 18.65–19.46 | 5 / 5 stars | 416 L |
| TataAltroz | ₹6.00–10.90 L* | 19.33 | 5 / 5 stars | 345 L |
| SkodaKylaq | ₹7.59–13.65 L* | 19.05–19.68 | 5 / 5 stars | 360 L |
| KiaSyros | ₹8.42–15.82 L* | 17.65 | 5 / 5 stars | 390 L |
| ToyotaGlanza | ₹6.99–10.98 L* | 23.8–24.77 | Not listed | Not listed |
| RenaultTriber | ₹5.81–9.00 L* | 18.2 | 4 / 5 stars | 84 L |
| NissanMagnite | ₹5.69–11.16 L* | 17.9–19.9 | 5 / 5 stars | 336 L |
| RenaultKiger | ₹5.81–10.40 L* | Not listed | 4 / 5 stars | 405 L |
| SkodaSlavia | ₹9.99–18.84 L* | 18.41–19.62 | 5 / 5 stars | 521 L |
| NissanGravite | ₹5.73–9.20 L* | 19.3–19.6 | Not listed | 84 L |
| MGAstor | ₹9.79–15.50 L* | 14.82 | Not listed | 488 L |
| ToyotaRumion | ₹9.79–14.21 L* | 20.11–20.51 | Not listed | 209 L |
| MGComet EV | ₹6.41–8.72 L* | Not listed | Not listed | 350 L |
| TataPunch EV | ₹8.17–12.99 L* | Not listed | 5 / 5 stars | 366 L |
| Maruti SuzukiEeco | ₹5.28–6.46 L* | 19.71 | Not listed | Not listed |
| TataAeris | ₹5.30–9.75 L* | Not listed | Not listed | 419 L |
| HyundaiAura | ₹6.00–8.60 L* | 20.5 | Not listed | 402 L |
| MahindraBolero Neo | ₹9.06–10.85 L* | 17.2 | 1 / 5 stars | 384 L |
| Hyundaii20 N Line | ₹9.27–11.74 L* | 20 | Not listed | 311 L |
| ToyotaUrban Cruiser Taisor | ₹7.43–12.94 L* | 19.86–22.79 | Not listed | 308 L |
| CitroënBasalt X | ₹8.55–14.10 L* | Not listed | 4 / 5 stars | 470 L |
| CitroënAircross X | ₹8.89–14.72 L* | Not listed | 5 / 5 stars | 444 L |
| CitroëneC3 X | ₹9.54–13.36 L* | Not listed | 0 / 5 stars | 315 L |
Starting price is not the whole range. Each model starts below ₹5 – 10 Lakh ex-showroom. The ranges above include higher trims that can cost considerably more, and exclude registration, road tax and insurance.
Read the rating in context. *Global NCAP results refer to the tested variant and protocol, not every trim on sale. "Not listed" means no result has been published for that model, which is not the same as a poor one.
Compare Cars Between ₹5 and ₹10 Lakh
Three close calls in this budget, and what each one actually comes down to.
BalenovsNexon
Popularity or the listed crash result?
Nexon carries the best listed result here at 5 stars. Check the equipment on the exact variant you are quoted, not the range.
Compare these cars
EecovsAeris
Two different ways to start small.
₹5.28 lakh against ₹5.30 lakh ex-showroom. Weigh the gap against seating comfort and your city's on-road quote.
Compare these cars
SwiftvsDzire
Running cost, or the rest of the package?
Swift claims the highest figure on this list at 25.8 kmpl ARAI. Compare that against what Dzire gives you for the money.
Compare these carsOwnership / Fuel cost
What does a year of driving look like?
This illustration uses 12,000 km a year, petrol at ₹102.12 per litre, and real-world efficiency at 80% of the claimed figure. Change either to match how you drive.
XUV 3XO, Tiago EV, Kiger are omitted because mileage data is unavailable in this source.
| Model | Est. kmpl | ₹ / km | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift | ~20.6 | ₹4.96 | ₹59,487 |
| Dzire | ~20.6 | ₹4.96 | ₹59,580 |
| Baleno | ~19.8 | ₹5.15 | ₹61,841 |
| Glanza | ~19.8 | ₹5.15 | ₹61,841 |
| Sonet | ~19.3 | ₹5.30 | ₹63,560 |
| Nexon | ~18.6 | ₹5.50 | ₹65,941 |
| Fronx | ~18.3 | ₹5.58 | ₹66,920 |
| Urban Cruiser Taisor | ~18.2 | ₹5.60 | ₹67,214 |
Illustrative estimates only. Fuel costs exclude insurance, tax, finance, servicing and repairs.
Cars Between ₹5 and ₹10 Lakh FAQs
The questions buyers ask most about this list, answered from current on-sale data.
Which is the most popular car between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh in India?
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is one of the best-selling cars in the ₹5–10 lakh range, offering a strong mix of features, mileage and value. Other strong sellers in this list are Tata Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Dzire.
Which is the cheapest car between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh?
The Maruti Suzuki Eeco is the most affordable, starting at ₹5.28 lakh ex-showroom. On-road price is higher: registration, road tax and insurance typically add 10–15% depending on your state.
Which car between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh gives the best mileage?
The Maruti Suzuki Swift claims the highest ARAI figure at 25.75 kmpl, followed by the Maruti Suzuki Dzire at 25.71 kmpl. These are certified test figures, and real-world mileage is usually lower.
Which is the safest car between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh?
The Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Tata Punch carry the best crash-test result here: 5 stars, though under different programmes (Bharat NCAP, Global NCAP), and results are not directly comparable across them. Check the variant you pick, as airbag count and ESC can differ by trim.
Are there any CNG cars between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh?
Yes. Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Tata Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Dzire offer a factory CNG option, 22 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.
Which cars between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh are available with an automatic gearbox?
Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Tata Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Dzire 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.
What is the on-road price of a car between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh?
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 Maruti Suzuki Baleno page.
Which car between ₹5 and ₹10 lakh has the most boot space?
The Skoda Slavia leads with 521 litres, ahead of the MG Astor at 488 litres.
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