Best Sedan Cars Under 10 Lakhs: Where Style Meets Comfort

Key Highlights:

• Currently, there are four sedan cars under 10 lakhs on sale in India.

• The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is the most feature-rich and fuel-efficient sedan under 10 lakhs.

• Honda Amaze has the most spacious cabin and a powerful engine among compact sedans.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

Starting price: Rs 6.84 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

India’s most loved and highest-selling sedan, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, entered its fourth generation in 2025 with comprehensive upgrades to its styling and mechanical components. Featuring an all-new design that is now radically different from the Swift with which it shares its mechanicals, the new Dzire outclasses other sedan cars under 10 lakhs with first-in-segment features like a sunroof and 360-degree parking camera.

Also new to the fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire is its all-new 1.2-litre Z-Series petrol engine, which it shares with the Swift. With efficiency claims of 25.71 kmpl with the 5-speed AMT and 24.79 kmpl with the 5-speed manual, the Dzire is now the most fuel-efficient sedan in India.

Powertrain details

• Engine: 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine

• Transmission: 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT

• Maximum power: 81.58 PS @ 5,700 rpm

• Maximum torque: 111.7 Nm @ 4,300 rpm

• ARAI-Claimed fuel efficiency: 24.79 kmpl (manual) / 25.71 kmpl (AMT)

Honda Amaze

Starting price: Rs 8.10 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The third-generation Honda Amaze also arrived on the sidelines of the fourth-generation Dzire in 2025, albeit with fewer radical changes compared to its Maruti Suzuki rival. In its latest avatar, the Honda Amaze now resembles two other Honda offerings – the City and the Elevate - in terms of its design, both inside and out.

Besides having a spacious cabin like its predecessor, the new Honda Amaze continues to feature the same 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which is currently rated as the most powerful engine in its class. The new Amaze is also the first car under 10 lakhs in India to feature ADAS and remote engine start, in addition to being the only sedan to offer a CVT gearbox option.

Powertrain details

• Engine: 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine

• Transmission: 5-speed manual / CVT

• Maximum power: 90 PS @ 6,000 rpm

• Maximum torque: 110 Nm @ 4,800 rpm

• ARAI-Claimed fuel efficiency: 18.65 kmpl (manual) / 19.46 kmpl (CVT)

Hyundai Aura

Starting price: Rs 6.54 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Based on the Grand i10 Nios, the Hyundai Aura was introduced as a replacement model for another sub-four-metre sedan from the Korean brand, the Xcent. In this current facelifted version, the Hyundai Aura received a heavily revised front profile, making it look distinctive compared to its hatchback sibling.

Along with the interior cabin and equipment list (albeit with a different colour combination), the Hyundai Aura also shares its 1.2-litre petrol engine and 5-speed transmission choices with the Grand i10 Nios. The Aura was the first sub-four-litre compact sedan in India to feature a wireless charger and footwell lighting, although it now lacks the novelty factor of other sedans in its class.

Powertrain details

• Engine: 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine
• Transmission: 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT
• Maximum power: 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm
• Maximum torque: 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
• ARAI-Claimed fuel efficiency: 20.5 kmpl (manual) / 20.1 kmpl (AMT)

Tata Tigor

Starting price: Rs 6.00 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

The most affordable sedan in the country, the Tata Tigor, is also the only sedan in its segment to feature a notchback-themed liftback design at the back. Based on the Tiago hatchback, the Tata Tigor is visually smaller than its other rivals. However, it compensates for that with first-in-segment features, such as a front centre armrest, a fully digital instrument cluster, and an AMT option with CNG, as well as best-in-class infotainment and sound systems.

Like the Dzire, the Tata Tiago is also offered with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with both 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox options. The Tiago is also the only sedan under 10 lakh to feature a unique twin-cylinder technology for the CNG variants, providing the sedan with a more spacious boot compartment compared to its rivals.

Powertrain details

• Engine: 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine

• Transmission: 5-speed manual / 5-speed AMT

• Maximum power: 86 PS @ 6,000 rpm

• Maximum torque: 113 Nm @ 3,300 rpm

• ARAI-Claimed fuel efficiency: 19.2 kmpl (manual) / 19.6 kmpl (AMT)

Bottom Line: Should You Buy a Compact Sedan in 2025?

The segment of sedan cars under 10 lakhs has seen significant action in 2025, with the Maruti Suzuki and Honda Amaze receiving comprehensive generational updates and the Tata Tigor undergoing a mid-cycle facelift. All four sedans now get 1.2-litre petrol engine options, with the option of CNG variants for economy-conscious buyers.

Key Takeaway: With the comprehensively upgraded sedan cars under 10 lakhs launched in India in 2025, it is clear that there is still a segment of car buyers who prefer the practicality, comfort, and usability of sedans. Unlike before, sub-four-metre compact sedans now feature much more pleasant and proportionate designs, as well as premium features typically found in cars from the segment above.

FAQs

1. What is the best sedan car available for under 10 lakhs?
All sedan cars under 10 lakhs have their positives. While the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is the most fuel-efficient sedan, the Honda Amaze has the most spacious cabin and first-in-class ADAS. The Tiago offers the exclusive combination of CNG with AMT.

2. Which car is the King of sedans?
In terms of sales volumes, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is the King of sedans, as it continues to be one of the consistent names in the list of top ten highest-selling cars in India every month.

3. Which car has a 5-star rating under 10 lakh?
Among all the sedan cars under 10 lakhs, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire is the only option that has scored a 5-star rating in the Global NCAP crash tests.