Small cars under Rs. 6 lakh with the most luggage space

CarToq had earlier brought to you a story about the top three sedans with best luggage space, now we take a look at small cars below Rs. 6 lakh with the most luggage space.

Luggage space is an important factor for several buyers while deciding which small car to buy. We pick the top three hatchbacks with maximum luggage space which includes the Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia and the Hyundai i20.

Honda Jazz

Luggage space: 366 litres

Starting Price: Rs. 5.75 lakh

The Jazz may look compact but its cab forward stance and Honda’s intelligent interior packaging based on the ‘man maximum machine minimum’ philosophy makes it the No.1 hatchback with maximum luggage space of 366 litres. Honda also offers reclining rear seats which means, that the luggage space can be further increased to carry more bags and suitcases. Also see: Video review: What is the new Honda Jazz all about?

The Jazz is powered by a 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol motor that puts out 89 Bhp of power and 110 Nm of torque. The ARAI-certified mileage of the Jazz is 16.70 kmpl. The Jazz has top notch interior quality, fit and finish. The ergonomics are spot-on and all round visibility is also excellent, making the Jazz, a practical city commuter.

Skoda Fabia

Luggage space: 300 litres

Starting Price: Rs. 4.46 lakh (Petrol) & Rs. 5.57 lakh (Diesel)

The Fabia is known for its premium interiors and solid build quality. However, the Fabia also offers an impressive luggage space of 300 litres. The Fabia is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol motor that puts out 74 Bhp of power and the Fabia diesel is powered by a 1.2-litre diesel motor that puts out 74 Bhp of power. Also read: Skoda Fabia Scout launched at Rs.6.79 lakh!

The ARAI-certified mileage of the Fabia petrol is 16.25 kmpl and Fabia diesel is 20.96 kmpl. The interiors of the Fabia have a premium quality and the fit and finish is the best in its class. The Fabia is a great handler and with the diesel variant, it can be a smart choice for running cost conscious buyers.

Hyundai i20

Luggage space: 295 litres

Starting Price: Rs. 4.73 lakh (Petrol) & Rs. 5.96 lakh (Diesel)

Hyundai launched the facelifted i20 in March 2012. The new i20 gets a refreshed front grille, new headlamp design, new fog lamps,  revamped tail lamp cluster and rear bumper. The new i20 is one of the safest and most feature-rich hatchbacks available in the market. The new i20 also packs in a useful 295 litres of luggage space. Also read: 7 reasons why the Hyundai iGen i20 is great car for its features

It is powered offered in three engine options: a 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.4-litre diesel and a 1.4-litre petrol. The 1.2-litre petrol engine puts out 84 Bhp; the 1.4-litre petrol engine puts out 98 Bhp of power while the 1.4-litre diesel engine puts out 89 Bhp of power. The ARAI-certified mileage of the 1.2-liter petrol version is 18.5 kmpl; 1.4-litre petrol version is 15 kmpl while that of the 1.4-litre diesel version is 21.9 kmpl.

The new i20 comes with a long list of features that include smart key with push button start, rear camera with ECM (Electro Chromatic Mirror) display, auto headlights, rear disc brakes, rain sensing wipers, driver seat armrest and electric folding and heated wing mirrors.

Summary

Now that we know the top three hatchbacks with maximum luggage space, it’s time to take a quick look at the luggage space offered by other hatchbacks in the price range of Rs. 4 lakh – Rs. 6 lakh with the help of a table.

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