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Top Affordable Petrol Cars Under ₹5 Lakh: High Mileage, 6 Airbags!
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News18•23-09-2026, 07:00
Top Affordable Petrol Cars Under ₹5 Lakh: High Mileage, 6 Airbags!
  • •Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 offers a conventional hatchback design, dual-tone interior, digital cluster, and a 7-inch infotainment system on higher variants, with mileage up to 24.9 km/l.
  • •Maruti Suzuki S-Presso provides a micro-SUV-like experience with a bold design, high stance, and a modern cabin featuring a center-mounted digital instrument cluster, achieving up to 25.30 kmpl.
  • •Renault Kwid remains popular for its stylish mini-crossover appearance, LED DRLs, roof rails, and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, with mileage ranging from 21.46 to 22.3 kmpl.
  • •Tata Tiago is known for its robust and safety-focused design, featuring Tata’s signature grille, muscular body lines, and a premium-quality cabin, delivering 20 kmpl for petrol variants.
  • •All featured cars offer essential safety features, including dual airbags, ABS with EBD, and some even provide six airbags, ESP, and hill-hold assist, ensuring safety on a budget.

Key Questions Answered

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 has an ex-showroom price ranging from ₹3,69,900 to ₹5.45 lakh. Its petrol-manual variant offers a claimed mileage of 24.39 km/l, while the automatic variant delivers up to 24.9 km/l.

The S-Presso is built on Suzuki's HEARTECT platform and comes equipped with dual airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), hill-hold assist, and ABS. It is powered by a 998cc K-Series petrol engine that produces 68.5 PS of power and 91 Nm of torque.

The Renault Kwid has an ex-showroom starting price of ₹4,29,900 for its base variant. Its fairly spacious cabin features a large 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.