Toyota Glanza vs Ford Figo

Now with the BS6 norms in place, the Glanza’s diesel versions have been discontinued and it comes as a petrol model only in two variants – G and V. Both of these are available in manual and CVT gearbox options. We have tested the latter powered by the K12B four-cylinder petrol mill producing 82bhp and 113Nm of torque. Let's take a look at its performance figures.

They're compact but fun, funky yet practical, not very pricey and economical-to-run. This is essentially what comes to one's mind when one speaks about a hatchback. The Swift is no doubt the major player in this segment, but Ford has recently updated their Figo with a new top-spec Blu edition. Here's an in-depth comparison of these two before you plan to live the hatchback life. We'll tell you which one is measurably better than the other through our complex point system.

Attribute it to its practicality, affordability, flexibility or good fuel economy, the hatchbacks have always received a preference from Indian buyers. No wonder then, this segment has seen a significant growth over the years, and still continues to see a strong demand despite the change in taste of buyers. Here are the top three hatchbacks we drove not too long ago to find out how these cater to the varying needs of a buyer.