How scoring works
Every recommendation is a score you can take apart. Your answers set the weights, every car gets the same math, and each number expands into plain-language reasons.
What goes into a score
Up to ten dimensions are scored; typical weights are shown below. If a dimension doesn't apply to you — no body-type preference, no off-road needs — its weight is redistributed across the rest, so the breakdown you see is always your weighting, not a fixed formula.
Budget fit
How well the on-road price sits in your range — the sweet spot beats a stretch.
Safety
Real crash-test results plus airbags, ESP, and driver aids. Objective — safety can't be turned down.
Peace of mind
Brand reliability, warranty cover, and how easy the car is to get serviced.
Use case match
City, highway, or mixed — matched to size, maneuverability, and long-distance comfort.
Feature richness
What the car gives you compared to rivals at the same money.
Energy cost
Running cost per 100 km — petrol, diesel, CNG, or electricity on the same yardstick.
Body type
Counts only if you have a preference; otherwise its weight spreads to the rest.
Transmission
Your manual/automatic choice — and an AMT is not scored as a proper automatic.
Off-road capability
Ground clearance and drive type, only when you say you need them.
Performance
Power against weight — how eager the car actually feels.
Fuel type, brand, and must-have features never score — they filter. Ask for a diesel automatic with a sunroof and cars without one are removed, not quietly ranked lower.
The rules we hold ourselves to
Fair to EVs and petrol alike
Energy cost is measured in rupees per 100 km for every fuel, and range or charging realities count inside use-case match — no fuel type gets a thumb on the scale.
Judged against your budget, not the whole market
A ₹8L hatchback is compared with other cars your money buys — not with a ₹40L SUV. Space, features, and performance are scored within your segment.
Safety is never optional
Crash-test protection and safety equipment are always scored, whatever your other preferences. We'll tell you when a rating is estimated rather than tested.
No sponsored rankings
No brand pays for placement, no dealer bias, no dark patterns. If a car ranks first, the breakdown shows exactly why — and you can disagree with it.
Three questions. Every score explained.