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Your travel is below 1000 kms, take the petrol. Diesel is cheap, but its maintenance is higher when compared to the petrol cars. The hole is your pocket will be bigger in case of diesel than in case of petrol. Also, you can opt for CNG if you like.
In comparing Swift and i10, i would say go for swift. Its better in each and every aspect compared…[Read more]
If you are planning to keep the car for 10 years then you can go for diesel as you will any how recover the cost of the difference between diesel and petrol car. nowadays multijet diseal engines are really good and dont have start up issues in winters, also the maintenance is almost the same.
1. Stick to petrol for that usage. 2. The Honda Jazz is the ultimate petrol hatch overall and a little stretch of the budget can get you the Jazz Select. It is spacious, reliable, refined, premium on the inside, has good ride and handling, good after sales service etc. In short its better than any other petrol hatch by a very wide margin. 3. The…[Read more]
diesels now a days are going smarter than petrol.i would like to ask people saying diesels are high on maintenance if the petrol model took goes defective does the company replaces the model? no they either repair the things faulty or remaps the ecu if they don’t get the fault. i have gone thru it. spending money on the vehicle is a part of…[Read more]
Question to the editor. Do u really think Swift is a Driver’s car(driver’s favorite)??? What about Punto??? Figo???
Question to the editor. Do u really think Swift is a Driver’s car(driver’s favorite) in the segment??? What about Punto??? Figo???
Author looks to be more biased towards Swift without looking at parameters to compare so at the end he says it may sway a few buyers from other brands.Sail is 86bhp not 85 bhp correct it..Also it has better mid range punch and low end torque which favours Indian traffic.Looks is not good from back side although..Swift looks much better than sail…[Read more]
THE AUTHOR IS NOT BIASED,HE IS EXPLAINING THE FACT,AS FOR AS FEATURES AND WARRSANTY IS CONCERNED,SAIL IS BEST IN TERMS OF DRIVING PERFORMANCE,YET 2 BE JUDGED,@revanth WHEN COMPARED 2 FIGO AND PUNTO,THE ACCELERATION OF 0-100 OF SWIFT IS 25% BETTER,AND CORNERING AT HIGH SPEEDS IS QUITE COMMENDABLE,SO THE ACCELERATION AND CORNERING,AT HIGH SPEEDS OF…[Read more]
@Ganesh Prasad, Fluidic Verna has got the highest Bhp and shortest 0-100km/hr accelerations but still is not considered as a Drivers Car where as Fiesta and Linea are consider as a Drivers car even though they have got lesser power and 0-100 timing. Cars with good dynamics that will keep it planted to ground, good suspensions and steering feedback…[Read more]
I have still not got my hands on Sail but from the reviews from the car magazines, got to know that it’s not fun to drive instead easy to drive in city and also has got good ride quality.
main thing for drivers car is ,the body roll should be minimum,especially cornering highspeeds,and i hope this doesnt happens on figo,also figo”s suspension failure,becoz of which more than 5000 were called back 2 repair,and for ur kind information,swift suspension is rbs,RALLY BASED SUSPENSION,AND THIS TYPE U CAN ONLY EXPERIENCE in MITSUBISHI…[Read more]
Punto and Figo have much lesser body roll than Swift and higher cornering speed. The chassis of figo is that of 5th generation Fiesta sold in foreign markets and best know for they stability, ride quality and handling characteristics. The 5th generation Fiesta hatchbacks is sold in India as Figo with different engine options. They were more…[Read more]
@revanth U CAN ALSO COMPARE POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO,OF THAT FIGO LAGS BEHIND ALL HATCHES,IN MY DRIVING EXPERIENCE FIGO IS 2 LAZY,AND ITS SUSPENSION ON POT HOLES,AND RUGGED ROADS DEFINATELY FAILS,FIESTA IS A DIFFERENT BENCH MARK,I AGREE WITH THE STABILITY,AT THE SAME TIME DURING LONG RUN 1 EXPECTS GOOD ACCELERATION,THAT IS ABUNDANT IN SWIFT WHEN…[Read more]
@ganesh… dude how can u compare swift with PUNTO ha..? jus check out the build quality of punto. whatever the case punto sticks on to gound and driver feels more confident in punto at top speeds than swift and accleration is good during long run. swift is getting sold in huge numbers jus coz f brand and service network bt it should not be an…[Read more]
@sachin dev u go 2 my picture album of fb,WHEREIN U SHL FIND PHOTOS OF SWIFT OVERTAKING OTHER BRANDS LIKE JAZZ,POLO,LIVA,FIGO ETC ALSO THE SWIFTS TOP SPEED ON HIGHWAY BEING REACHED TO 170KMPH
@Ganesh Prasad, If you really feel good driving Swift at hifg speeds, then if you have driven Figo and Punto at the same speeds, you will denifitely love these cars more than Swift if your thinking is not biased.
@revanth U AR TOTALY MISTAKEN,FIGO DOESNT CROSS THE 142KM BARRIER MARK,DESPITE MYSELF PRESSING THE THROTTLE FOR 94 SECS IT COULDNT SUCCED.AND PUNTO
PUNTOS TOP SPEED IS JUST 150 KMS,BUT AFTER PRESSING THE THROTLE FOR 75 SECS IT TOUCHES 155,BUT SWIFT AFTER TOUCHING 140,IF THE THROTLE IS PRESSED FOR 20SECS IT CROSSES 165 AND TOUCHES 170,AND MIND IT IT IS NOT SPEEDO ERROR,MEASURED BYGPS
Yesterday test driven Diesel version. Looks stuning as there are no funny curve like Swift, i20, Figo. Its look very mature and very specious. But not very responsive upto 2nd gear like my existing car Alto K10 (Petrol). Otherwise power catch up very leaner when touch 3rd gear on ward. And after 100 it feels like it starting the rev now. Break is…[Read more]
Ford Figo and just launched base version of Sail UVa is the best practical car in this segment……. Punto is soild and gr8 car to drive build but too expensive as its a generation old.. europe got new punto some 3.5 years ago… Swift is no doubt a driver’s car plus it has a gr8 resale value… but if you are a family person looking for…[Read more]
There is no way that a diesel punto/figo can overtake a swift on the high way!
@Madan: Why do think so?
Sir just look past few days answers, Every experts suggest to buy Maruthi cars.. even in reviews n article.. I m not telling that Maruthi cars are’t good.. But they does’t deserve the hype which you all are give.. there are many other cars than Maruthi in their respective segment.. http://www.cartoq.com/five-best-small-cars-for-heavy-city-usage/ …[Read more]
Sir, we are not paid for being on Cartoq, leave alone promoting a particular brand. What we say is based on our experience and perception about a car or a make. Or what according to us best suits in a given situation or usage pattern. If you differ with our opinion, you are most welcome to voice it. 
Sir here I din mean to harm any one in any way.. I just felt bad after seeing all the reviews.. when ever I raise against it.. None of the experts responds..
bt hyundai is much better in terms of comfort n ol stuff than maruti…..juz compare swift n i20 seats….????
All most, the whole Automobile media in India seems to be biases to Maruthi. It’s kind of funny when people suggest Swift saying it is a driver’s car, then what about Punto and Figo. The top end variants of Punto and Figo have the same features list as Shift, better build quality, ride quality and better plastics and they do cost lesser and there…[Read more]
That’s what Im trying to say.. Actually the only aspect the Maruthi’s are better is in Service.. none of the cars have good looks, interior quality, space compared with their compariders nor they easy to drive in cities has they come with hard steering, clutch n even the gear is not soo smooth.. but every ones they are the best for cities n also…[Read more]
@ Madan: If you recollect, were were the first publication to openly cite that the new Swift had an issue with the brakes. We have also been open in saying that the i10, for example, is a better finished car than the WagonR. What I m trying to say here is this. It is not without reason that Maruti is the country’s No 1 car company for years now,…[Read more]
Even service of Maruthi is not that great except the fact that they have more number of service stations all over India compared to any other company. The quality of service is bad again and that depends more on individual dealers.
only when u drive other cars u wil come to know about them. i started experiencing that feeling wit my new i10. i felt its way ahead of maruti in terms of fit n finish, engine noise, drivablility. previously i had alto and wagonr vxi. reason y i went for maruti is good resale. but now i want to try any thing other than maruti and i am reallly…[Read more]
Hi, very rarely will you find a Maruti being recommended by me, but most people who are confused about vehicles have minimal knowledge and all types of associated costs sit at the helm of their priorities. In such situations, I believe Maruti does win the cheapest costs war since costs are top priority for most people who buy their first car.…[Read more]
@Madan, with due respect to your viewpoints, here is my viewpoint – I do not think that volunteers and moderators of CarToq members promote a particular brand because, I have seen experts / volunteers recommending all sort of brands here. On the other hand, by far, this is the friendliest car community I have seen in Indian car forums. Let us…[Read more]
The only car Maruti is able to sell is SWIFT or ALTO.. SWIFT is a really good car to drive.. probably i20 has a better built quality but its a little expensive than swift and costlier to maintain after 50k kms.
@ Devdath: Sir I agree that they sell more number of cars than any other company thanks to their number of service stations.. but as I said, these thing happening from past few weeks.. every ones knows that Maruthi cars are’t for cities(I means they does’t fit in top when it comes to city driving) I too own a swift n I know how badly it drives…[Read more]
Now here comes the resale value. Of course you get good resale value for Maruthi car(that again for the mind set) but should you compromise on handling, comfort and looks for sake of resale value and crib with the car as long as you drive and feel happy once you sale it just because you got good resale value. I would rather suggest people to buy a…[Read more]
@ Amit: I completely agree with you sir.. n to add that Maruthi compromise with interior n feature hence produce cheap on bucks..
@ Deve: sir I too a great fan of cartoq since day one.. if you check the article by cartoq from past few days, you will get to know what Im trying to say here.. my only concern is that people should’t feel the same way what I felt..
I feel the community is very neutral, with some differences in some perceptions which is totally acceptable. I find this to be a really open community where a person can get real opinions and voice his / her own opinions too. If you notice, there is no moderation which is the biggest sign of transparency. Do factor in the fact that every person…[Read more]
I feel that the community is very neutral and informative. Does not have any pretensions like some other big Team sites. Is more geared towards helping each other with actual users, and fast response. I have all varieties of cars in my garage, but even then I went for an Ertiga from Maruti. Made the choice after a lot of research and tests across…[Read more]
In fact I feel that Ma
Infact I feel that the Maaruti is the most rooted to the Indian psyche. Fuel efficiency, service costs and service outlets, part prices and availability in the markets, so we are not stuck to the authorised dealers.
skoda rapid
why do you say skoda rapid over vento?
If you are driving yourself then Rapid else Sunny. Rapid is more value for money, skoda is more established than VW in india. Rapid has better ride quality than vento even though vento is just a little quicker than rapid.
Only reason why I am a little doubtful about Rapid is because of Skoda’s past reputation for service. This has changed from what the community has told us and it is much better. So.. if we assume that Skoda service is now no more a headache like years back, then Rapid makes total sense. Sunny is great, if space is what you want. Tall people? Long…[Read more]
If space and economy are the main requirements or if the car will primarily be used in the city, the Sunny is a better bet. However if you are looking for performance or plan to use the car for highway trips, the VW cousins may suit better because of their strong 1.6 engines. Among the two, the Rapid has a stiffer suspension and is more stable and…[Read more]
I ideally want a car that would with minimal maintenance last me the longest… and since i am going to have it for a long time i should enjoy driving that car
The Rapid really is fun when its turbo is on song. It just pulls like a train. the car handles well and stability is good to. But as you say minimum maintenance, I am inclined to vote in favor of the Sunny. It will wow you with the space and the engine is pretty decent in itself. More importantly, you will not be shocked by regular…[Read more]
himanshu has told everything, skoda is a good bet,but best car is still linea which u have not mentioned
Go for Sunny , It is value for money and maintenance cost is also low because of Japnees brand.. Look may be not attractive as Rapid.
Adesh, the Linea is also a good alternative to these three, especially with the recent price cuts and discounts. It is a long-lasting car and despite a few niggles here and there, the fundamentals of the car like the engine, suspension, mechanicals are quite robust. At about Rs 9 lakh, you get a ‘Dynamic’ version of the MJD, which has ABS, airbags etc now.
thanks siddhartha … as you have rightly said i am looking for a car with all basic robustness built in and a great car to drive.. i want to buy this car so that it lasts with me for at least 6-8 years.. and still it should be fun
Go for Sunny, safe choice
i have decided i want a diesel car costing less than 9 lakhs on road.. fiat servicing is a major problem so i don’t want to go for linea
Is cost of servicing and network for Nissan better and cheaper than Fiat’s?
And is Volkswagen not as expensive in servicing cost?
Stick to Sunny, very value for money.
Adesh I would recommend Sunny . I have been doing this exercise myself , taken test drive of all major brands . I had booked Ertiga but now seriously planning to cancel it and buy Sunny . One more news – all major card brands planning to increase car prices from July . Govt may also increase excise duty on diesel cars soon.
Adesh I would recommend Sunny . I have been doing this exercise myself , taken test drive of all major brands . I had booked Ertiga but now seriously planning to cancel it and buy Sunny . One more news – all major card brands planning to increase car prices from July . Govt may also increase excise duty on diesel cars soon.
Nitin Vento service bill is around Rs. 12 K after 15000 Kms due to Synthetic oil where as Sunny is 6k after 10000 kms.
It seems a consensus has been built around the Sunny. Good car.
but i wonder german engineering or korean… one can still see very old VW running on road which gives one a confidence that this is a car to last.. also i dont know which is a better dealer and service netwok nissan or volkswagen
i am going to test sunny diesel and vento diesel…
Test the Rapid instead of Vento. It has a better suspension and costs 40k less, model to model.
Did a test drive of skoda rapid.. the interiors of the car is so bland .. it doesnot look like a car that costs 11.5 Lakhs as i was testing the high end diesel model… i dont think i am going for rapid
Yes the interiors are a bit basic on the Rapid. I don’t like the shade of brown used and they have omitted the chrome package of the Vento as well. Did you try the Sunny?
Take test ride of Sunny Diesel. , Sunny XL cost 9.48 L and XE Cost 10.25 . I had taken test ride of Sunny , Very spacious , comfortable , and Linear pick up. I hv shared last month sales figure of mid size Sedan cars. I hope you would get an idea.
Primarily three reasons: baggage from the past, which means Fiat has to work DOUBLY hard to make up; minor quality niggles although fundamentals like mechanicals and suspension are very good and thirdly, lack of knowledge and enthusiasm of the authorised service centres!
People still don’t trust Fiat as a brand in India, although that has improved quite a bit thanks to the Punto and new Linea. People still opt for safer brands like Maruti, Hyundai and Tata. However now more and more people are getting aware of the fact that several popular cars we see on Indian roads have Fiat’s famous mulitjet engine. Also with…[Read more]
Hi, I think fiat should introduce more models in indian market rather than primarily sticking to two models only in order to generate more sales.
@ Siddhartha is right. Things might change a bit now that Fiat has opted for exclusive showrooms. So far salesmen were directing people towards Tata cars even when customers wanted a Fiat.
I have personally had an interesting conversation with a dealer’s sales manager who told me why the Manza was better than the Linea! I also feel Fiat needs models in the B segment (4-6 lakhs) and D segment (best bet is the 2012 Palio and the Bravo 1.9MJD). Just 2 models is not enough for an independent showroom to attract people. Let them keep…[Read more]
I think a car below 4 lakh is must for fiat if they really want to make it big in India.
Fiat also needs to launch the 1.6 MJD engine in the Linea asap. The current 90hp 1.3 engine just cannot match the Vento or Verna.
I think Fiat needs a 4-lakh rupee car (the Palio) with 1.3 MJD ASAP. The 1.3 MJD 90 HP should be made standard. The Linea should get a 1.6 MJD and a T-Jet petrol for the niche buyer. And they need a Bravo (four door) to take on the Laura. Just two models dont cut it.
Two reason… No. 1 Very very poor service via TATA for a pricy car needing extra customer care.. No. 2 their very very poor resale value..
These are the reasons:
These are the reasons: — Only two models, in which punto is a outdated model(in europe new punto arrived 3 years ago), Punto is overpriced, specially when you dont have a great brand to work with. Linea had too much of a competition to bear with. Poor after sales n service record. Linea hasnt got a much needed facelift. only two models wont give…[Read more]
I don’t think Punto is overpriced. It is OK compared to equivalent models like i20, Jazz, Polo etc.
Both the cars are equally comfortable, they are essentially the same. The Dzire has a little bit more space on paper but nothing that can be felt.The only benefit of the Dzire is its boot, rest both are equally comfortable and value for money. If you do not need the extra boot space buy a Swift!
Both cars are practically identical in any and every way except that the Dzire has a bigger boot and beige interiors. Agree with Rishabh; pick according to the boot space you need. Mind you, you can pack in as much in an i20′s boot as you can in the Dzire.
Dzire makes more sense and it gives you much needed boot sapce. For value for money go for VDI version.
Both cars have the same engine. If only you are going to be driving or at the most you’ll have only two people and for city use, the A-Star is a good car. Wagon R on the other hand has more space and headroom – especially luggage space.
get a white A-Star. put nice black alloy wheels on it. get black vinyl on the whole roof. paint the front brake calliper-covers red and put couple of grey-red racing stickers on it….. that will look sexy 
thats atleast what i would do!
The Wagon R is too common and too uninspiring. The A Star is more interesting as a small hatch however if you need space the Wagon R delivers better.
A-Star, definitely! wagonR is all about value, not looks. A-Star has European looks which India is slowly getting used to, but its definitely more modern
If you can live with the tight space and tiny boot, go for the A Star as its an absolute hoot to drive. It has a decent automatic option as well which does not cost a bomb, making it just about the perfect car for city use. But if you need the extra space and practicality or if the car will also be used by the women or the elderly or if you are…[Read more]
If you are looking for space then Wagon R, A-Star is too cramped. If you want driving pleasure then A-Star.
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