Purchase Guide: Best Cars To Buy Between Rs 8.0 - 10.0 lacs

With too many options in the sedan segment, it becomes really difficult to make the right choice. Each vehicle has its pros and cons, so to make sure that too much choices doesn’t lead to confusion, we have compiled the best sedans which are priced in the Rs 8-10 Lac bracket.

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Modified On Oct 30, 2015 20:09 IST

Published OnOct 16, 2015 20:21 IST

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Honda City

Price: Rs 7.6 - 11.9 Lacs

Honda City

Honda City has been the benchmark when it comes to luxury. Last year, City attacked the grounds of its diesel competitors with a 1.5-liter i-DTEC diesel engine. Earlier, it was dethroned as the segment king in terms of sales due to lack of diesel but with the inculcation of this diesel engine, City’s sales escalated to the moon and currently leads this segment’s sales. City’s top end variant also comes equipped with a sunroof.

Specifications

Engine (Petrol / Diesel): 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, petrol / 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, diesel
Power (Petrol /Diesel): 117.3 BHP /98.6 BHP
Torque (Petrol /Diesel): 145Nm /200 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed manual/ 5-Speed AT

Maruti Ciaz

Price: Rs 7.3 - 10.2 Lakhs

Maruti Ciaz

Maruti recently updated the Ciaz with a Hybrid system. This update has now made the Ciaz our country’s more efficient car with a claimed average of 28.09 Kmpl. Ciaz uses Maruti’s tried and tested 1.3-litre DDiS engine that has been tuned to generate more power than the Swift and Dzire.

Specifications

Engine (Petrol / Diesel): 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder, petrol / 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder, diesel
Power (Petrol /Diesel): 91.1 BHP /88.5 BHP
Torque (Petrol /Diesel): 130 Nm /200 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed manual/ 4-Speed AT

Hyundai Verna

Price: Rs 7.8 - 12.3 Lacs

Hyundai Verna

Verna has been one of Hyundai’s selling car with its fluidic design language, peppy diesel engine and feature loaded cabin. Power the diesel variant is a 1.6-litre engine that it shares with Creta. This motor produces a hefty 126 Bhp of power which is the most in this segment. Facing tough competition from Honda City, it is one of the best diesel sedans on sale in India right now.

Specifications

Engine: 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder, petrol / 1.4-litre, 4-cylinder, diesel / 1.6-litre 4-cylinder diesel
Power (Petrol /1.4 Diesel/1.6 Diesel):121 BHP /89 BHP / 126 BHP
Torque (Petrol /1.4 Diesel/ 1.6 Diesel): 155Nm /224 Nm / 260 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed manual/ 4-Speed AT

Volkswagen Vento

Price: Rs. 7.8 - 11.9 Lacs

Volkswagen Vento

Volkswagen Vento shares its platform with Polo and has been taking over the ever-growing upper-C sedan segment and sweats it out against some challenging rivals such as the Honda City and the Hyundai Verna. German vehicles are known for great driving dynamics and solid built quality and if you are looking for these two qualities in a car, this is the car you should buy. Automatic variant of Vento also has an impeccable DSG gearbox which makes this sedan a very tempting buy.

Specifications

Engine (Petrol / Diesel): 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder, petrol ,1.2-litre 4 cylinder petrol AT,1.5-litre 4-cylinder diesel
Power (Petrol /Petrol AT/ Diesel):103.5 BHP /103.5 BHP/104 BHP
Torque (Petrol /Petrol AT/Diesel): 153Nm /175Nm/250 Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual/ 7-Speed AT

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Konark has had an avid interest and passion for automobiles since he was a kid. A degree in philosophy has further helped him in critically analyzing and structuring his interest, which shows in his love for automobile journalism. He can analyze and construct sound arguments and pays great attention to each and every minute detail. His enthusiasm regarding automobiles prodded him to take up this job. Konark has been of part of many go-karting events and has also participated in a few car rallies. Beyond work, Konark is a state level cricketer, movie buff, and a fitness enthusiast.Read more