Maruti Eeco 5 STR STD

The official title given by the manufacturer in terms of the name of the engine, the displacement and the number of cylinders.

All cars in India either run on petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG or electric power.

Gives a good idea of the performance of the vehicle under full thrust. A higher figure here usually means a higher top speed as well.

Relates to in-gear acceleration. A higher figure here means better roll-on acceleration, fewer gear shifts, and possibly better fuel efficiency.

Cars come with different drivetrain configurations depending on the segment.

Type of transmission used to transfer power from the engine to the wheels

Set by the Indian Government, this governs the amount of air pollutants released by cars to make the atmosphere safer for humans.

The length of the car decides its segment. In India, cars that are less than 4 metres in length enjoy reduced excise duties.

• Length: 3675

A car's width is defined as its widest point without its mirrors.

• Width: 1475

The height of the car denotes the highest point of the vehicle from the ground.

• Height: 1825

The space between the center of the front and rear wheels.

• Wheelbase: 2350

The total weight of the vehicle with all the standard equipment and all the required fluids.

The number of doors define the category of car. For example – four door means sedan, two-door means coupe while five-doors usually refer to a hatchback, MPV or an SUV.

• Doors: 5

The number of people that can be seated comfortably in the car, which has also been mandated by the car manufacturer.

Smaller cars usually have two rows which can seat five, but some SUVs and MPVs have three rows and can seat around 7-8 passengers.

The official volume of the fuel tank of a car, usually denoted in litres.

Almost all cars in India use an independent front suspension which is usually the MacPherson Strut type.

The rear suspension can either be non-independent or independent.

Most of the vehicles sold in India get ventilated or non-ventilated disc brakes upfront.

In affordable cars, drums brakes are fitted at the rear as they are cost effective.

The official kerb-to-kerb minimum radius a car takes to complete a 180-degree turn.

Almost all steering systems in cars today have an assist to help park them better at low speeds - these can be hydraulic, electro-hydraulic or electric.

The wheels used on cars are either steel rims with plastic wheel cover hub or alloy wheels on higher spec models or expensive cars.

Important in a country with varying quality of roads, spare wheels ensure one doesn’t get stranded when one of the main tyres gets damaged.

The profile/dimension of rubber tyre that fits on the front wheels.

The profile/dimension of rubber tyre that fits on the rear wheels.

Mandatory safety system for cars sold in India, a single beep is emitted after 80kmph and continuous ones after 120kmph

The official crash test safety rating given to a car by one of the many testing agencies around the world

Safer three-point seatbelts for passengers seated in the middle of the second row of seats.

Mandatory fitment in cars sold in India, emits loud beeps when it detects that occupants are not wearing their seatbelts.

An electronic system that prevents the tyres from locking and skidding in emergency braking situations by pulsing the brakes (quickly releasing and reapplying the brakes)

An electronic system that redirects braking forces among the four brakes to stop the car as quickly and stably as possible

System designed to improve car stability and control, especially when the car is accelerating.

A security device that prevents the engine from being started unless the key is present

Such locks are built into the rear doors to prevent rear seat occupants from opening the doors

The different types of air-conditioning systems used to cool the cabin

This feature allows warm air to pass through the air-con vents for heating the cabin

The option of being able to access the boot space while sitting inside the car

Sensors that are usually located on the bumpers of a car to assist/alert the driver while parking

This socket provides current to a cigarette lighter style 12 volt plug

Depicts if the cabin comes with a single or dual-tone colour scheme

The various color shades used within the cabin

Some rear seats have the option to be be folded to offer more practicality

The pockets behind the front seats which help rear seat occupants store their stuff

The portion extending from or fixed to the seat that supports the head

Mirrors that are placed on the car's exterior, around the door, to aid the driver see behind the vehicle

Different ways of adjusting the door mirror to suit the driver's requirement

The various methods of opening the boot lid

Allows adjustment to the height of the headlight beams via a switch on the dashboard

A screen situated mostly behind the steering wheel displaying information and warning lights regarding the car's various vitals

The ability to connect to the internet and communicate with smart devices to perform various functions

The size of the music system fitted to a car. Traditionally 1-DIN or 2-DIN, are being replaced by touchscreen units of varying sizes.

The number of kilometres the EV battery is covered under the manufacturer's warranty