Hyundai Grand i10 Nios 1.2 Petrol Asta AMT

Both are very good cars, but in the long run, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios would be the better option for you overall. Yes, it is quite an old model now, but it remains strong in its core values of practicality, ease of use, quality, refinement and fuel efficiency. 

It's easy to get in and out of; the steering is light, aiding manoeuvrability; the engine is smooth and has more than enough gusto when you need it; and it has a good feature set at this price, too. 

Most of all, however, long-term maintenance will be a breeze, as Hyundai has developed a strong reputation for reliability and reasonable maintenance costs. 

The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Petrol-AMT is an excellent, user-friendly city car. The engine is smooth, refined and fuel-efficient. Do keep in mind that the drive experience with the AMT will not be nearly as seamless as your Micra CVT, however by AMT standards, the Nios' unit is quite smooth. So if you are on a tight budget, go for the Nios. But if you can extend your budget slightly, we'd highly recommend you to consider the Hyundai i20 Magna Petrol-IVT. Not only is the i20 a much bigger, more spacious and more premium offering, but its petrol-IVT combination is smooth and seamless, something as a Nissan Micra CVT owner, you will appreciate.

You may consider the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, which is compact for the city, and with light controls and good visibility all around, it is very easy to drive. If you prefer the 'SUV-like' high seating position, and something a bit more spacious, you could consider the Nissan Magnite too.

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While both cars are a little old now, they’re still very competent at what they do, and each has its own small advantages. The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios offers a better back seat and boot, in case that is your priority.

However, if it is not, we would recommend the Maruti Suzuki Ignis for a few reasons. It’s more fuel-efficient, with an ARAI-rated Maruti Ignis mileage of 20.89 kmpl. its slightly taller stance makes ingress and egress easier with great forward visibility. Plus, it’s a bit more compact, which really helps with maneuverability in the city.

As a first car, a great all-rounder is the Maruti Suzuki Celerio 1.0 Petrol ZXi+. Its tall-boy design means it's spacious enough for a 6ft driver and it is among the most fuel efficient petrol cars on sale, given your extensive running of 60-80km per day. However, if you want to move up to something more premium in size and feel, consider a Maruti Suzuki Swift VXI (O) MT or a Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Sportz (O) MT, although at your budget, only these mid-range models will be available.

Given your requirements, you should consider the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Tata Tiago hatchbacks, all of which get CNG options. However, the i10 Nios and Tiago offer a properly usable boot as the CNG tanks are placed under the boot, unlike the Swift. Furthermore, the Tata can also be had with an AMT automatic gearbox which will be more convenient for you on your daily city commute.