Hatchback Cars

A hatchback is typically defined as a small car that has two compartments: the engine and passenger. In India, it usually gets 5 doors with the fifth door being the rear hatch that lifts upwards to throw open a boot compartment for storing luggage.

A large hatchback car can seat up to 5 passengers though most smaller hatchbacks are comfortable only for 4 adults.

While a hatchback is a two-compartment car (engine bay + passenger compartment), a sedan has an additional compartment for cargo/luggage. Another difference is that the rear seats of a hatchback can be folded down for added room, while this is not possible in most sedans.

Practicality, ease of use, low maintenance, and affordability are the prime benefits of a hatchback.

While newer hatchbacks are safer than ever before, bigger and heavier cars such as SUVs and sedans still have an edge in terms of safety.

The prime differences are their sizes and seating capacity. While a hatchback can seat up to 5 passengers, an SUV and an MUV/MPV can seat up to 9 occupants.

Yes, a hatchback is a typical family car due to its practicality benefits such as storage and seating space.

Some of the best hatchback cars in India are: Renault Kwid, Maruti Alto , Datsun redi-GO, Hyundai Santro, Maruti WagonR, Tata Tiago, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Maruti Swift, Ford Figo, Honda Jazz, Toyota Glanza and Volkswagen Polo.