Are you looking for the best budget-friendly SUVs for a middle-class family? Many sport utility vehicles are available in the Indian market under ₹10, which comes with rich features.
Here, we have discussed the four sport utility vehicles (SUVs) that are affordable to buy. These cars are:
- Hyundai Creta
- Kia Seltos
- Maruti Brezza
Each car is available in multiple variants; note the ex-showroom price for each differs from one another. The table below carries the variant-wise price details.
| Car | Trim | Ex-Showroom Price |
| Hyundai Creta | E MT Petrol | ₹10.73 L |
| EX MT Petrol | ₹11.90 L | |
| S MT Petrol | ₹13.07 L | |
| SX MT Petrol | ₹14.94 L | |
| SX Tech CVT Petrol | ₹17.14 L | |
| King Turbo DCT Petrol | ₹19.90 L | |
| Kia Seltos | HTE(O) MT Petrol | ₹10.79 L |
| HTK MT Petrol | ₹12.18 L | |
| HTX MT Petrol | ₹15.24 L | |
| HTX(O) CVT Petrol | ₹17.44 L | |
| GTX Plus Turbo DCT | ₹19.27 L | |
| Maruti Brezza | LXi MT Petrol | ₹8.26 L |
| VXi MT Petrol | ₹9.26 L | |
| ZXi MT Petrol | 10.40 L | |
| ZXi Plus AT Petrol | 12.98 L | |
| ZXi Plus AT Dual Tone Petrol | 13.01 L |
Hyundai Creta

The Creta by Hyundai Motor is a compact SUV with 5 seats, which comes with a modern design and spacious interior. The fuel tank capacity is 45 liters, and its ARAI-certified mileage is 17.4 kmpl to 21.8 kmpl for different variants. This car is available with three engine options:
1.5L MPi petrol engine:
- Max power: 115 PS at 6,300 rpm
- Max torque: 144 Nm at 4,500 rpm
- Transmission options: 6-speed manual or Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
1.5L T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine:
- Max power: 160 PS at 5,500 rpm
- Max torque: 253 Nm between 1,500 and 3,500 rpm
- Transmission options: 6-speed manual (available in the N Line variant) or 7-speed DCT automatic
1.5L U2 CRDi diesel engine:
- Max power: 116 PS at 4,000 rpm
- Max torque: 250 Nm between 1,500 and 2,750 rpm
- Transmission options: 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic
The dimensions of this SUV in terms of length, width, height, wheelbase, and ground clearance are 4,330 mm, 1,790 mm, 1,635 mm, 2,610 mm, and 190 mm, respectively, and it features a boot space of 433 liters.
Kia Seltos

The Seltos by Kia Motors is also a compact SUV with a seating capacity of 5 people. In the Indian market, this car is available in multiple variants. Each one is slightly different from the other; it is offered in different engine options:
1.5-liter naturally aspirated (NA) petrol
- Engine Type: 1.5-liter Smartstream G1.5 MPi.
- Displacement: 1497 cc.
- Max Power: 113 to 115 PS (113.4 to 115 bhp) at 6300 rpm.
- Max Torque: 144 Nm at 4500 rpm.
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual or IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission).
1.5-liter turbo-petrol
- Engine Type: 1.5-liter T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection).
- Displacement: 1482 cc.
- Max Power: 158 bhp at 5500 rpm.
- Max Torque: 253 Nm between 1500 and 3500 rpm.
- Transmission Options: 6-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission, or clutchless manual) or 7-speed DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission).
1.5-liter turbo-diesel
- Engine Type: 1.5-liter CRDi VGT (Common Rail Direct Injection with Variable Geometry Turbocharger).
- Displacement: 1493 cc.
- Max Power: 114 bhp at 4000 rpm.
- Max Torque: 250 Nm between 1500 and 2750 rpm.
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual or 6-speed Automatic (Torque Converter
The dimensions in terms of length, width, height, wheelbase, and ground clearance are 4365 mm, 1800 mm, 1645 mm, 2610 mm, and 190 mm, respectively, and the boot space is 433 liters.
Note that the fuel tank capacity is 50 liters, and it gives a mileage of up to 20.7 kmpl.
Maruti Brezza

The Breeza by Maruti Suzuki is also a compact SUV with 5 doors and 5 seats; it has a spacious cabin and advanced safety features. It comes with a 48-liter fuel tank capacity with a mileage of 24. The look of this car is futuristic and tough; the available engine options are
1.5-liter K15C Petrol Engine
- Engine: 1,462 cc
- Max Power: 101.64 bhp @ 6000 rpm
- Max Torque: 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
- Transmission: 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
- Feature: Includes a mild-hybrid system for increased fuel efficiency on higher variants.
1.5-liter K15C CNG Engine
- Engine: 1,462 cc
- Max Power: 86.63 bhp @ 5500 rpm
- Max Torque: 121.5 Nm @ 4200 rpm
- Transmission: 5-speed manual only
- Feature: Available in CNG variants, tuned for better fuel economy.
The dimensions in terms of length, width, height, wheelbase, and ground clearance are 3995 mm, 1790 mm, 1685 mm, 2500 mm, and 198 mm, respectively, and the boot space is 328 liters.





