The hatchbacks are categorized under the passenger car classification system defined by the European Commission.

A Segment - Also known as City Cars.

This segment includes cars of a length of 2.7 m to 3.7 m in length.


Tata Nano and Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
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Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 and Datsun Redigo
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Tata Punch and Maruti Suzuki Ignis

B Segment - Also known as Superminis.

This segment includes cars of the length of 3.7 m to 4.2 m.


Suzuki Baleno and Volkswagen Polo
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Hyundai i20 and i20 Cross , both same cars but different category
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Honda WR-V and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
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