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Comparo: Swift Vdi vs. Indica Vista 1.3 Quadrajet vs. Fabia TDi vs. Palio Multijet vs. Getz CRDi

9 Oct 2008

The diesel hatchback segment has heated up significantly over the last couple of months. Varad More thinks that's a reason good enough to pit the latest hot-hatches against each other and find out who takes the crown.

Diesel technology is getting widely accepted and it has been taken to a new level – benefits of which have filtered down even to the sportiest segments like that of the Hatchbacks. It is a tough segment and all car-makers are vying to lure the customer with as many options as possible. The new Fiat Palio Stile gets a heart-transplant with Fiat's highly potent Multijet engine.

Hyundai i20

The Hyundai Getz Prime CRDi has been around for quite some time but it hasn't been able to make its presence felt in this class. Why so? Maruti Suzuki smartly dished out a diesel version of its already popular Swift hatchback and boy was the media impressed by the Swift diesel! Then Skoda launched the much-anticipated Fabia 1.4 TDi with its superior build quality and exemplary handling. However, the latest and toughest competitor to step into the ring is the new TATA Indica Vista and it has stirred up things in this segment like never before.

 
 

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  • Arjun (18 June 2010 08:57)
    i bought Tata Indigo Lx TDI brand new and was quite good car and good average.No problem at all.But suddenly after completing Fifty thousand km ,its power starring belts and brake belts were broken while i was on highway at speed . I escaped from severe accident.I complain to workshop and they change new parts and assured me,as it happen rarely.I sold car imm after 1 week.Then buy another Indigo CS lx in Nov.,and same thing belts and bearings broken while driving on highway,as i balanced car anyhow to save accident.My trust on brand Tata is loosing.Shall i beleive parts are of poor quality? | Reply
  • Brahmanand Bharadwaj (20 May 2010 17:07)
    All these cars are over hyped - nothing as the good ole Premier Padmini or the Standard Herald - utilitarian and simple - no fancy stuff to lighten your pocked. I still use my 1968 Premier President - and comfortably drive from delhi to Chennai - or Mumbai. Real workshorse - does'nt demand anything from you. Miss them on the roads - mine is the only beauty for miles!! | Reply
  • nimesh (11 March 2010 17:29)
    Swift Vdi is 75 bhp.190 tqIndica Vista 1.3 Quadrajet is 75 bhp 190tq Fabia TDi 64 bhp 155 tq Getz CRDi 110 bhp 235 tq, so best car in you segmet | Reply
  • dilu (22 October 2009 17:12)
    only tata indica vistttttta can prform better in all contition so i lpve tata | Reply
  • ABHISHEK (14 October 2009 13:59)
    i feel a good car becomes better with its service backup.......in d above test,none of de manufacturers can match de levels of services provided by maruti n hyundai.....wher tata-fiat are yet to find a foothold in providing a good service backup,skoda is much worse.......you do not have many service centres fr skoda n even if u find one,it'll cost u a bomb to just get a normal service done........maruti n hyundai rule in tis respect......i,personally own a getz n i must say tat its a nice car overall n am also completely satisfied by d service given to me by hyundai.......... | Reply
  • John Anock (14 October 2009 12:56)
    Why didn't Punto is not in comparison? any specific reason.... | Reply
  • iv (11 October 2009 14:48)
    seriously believe me i am currently in uk and in my visit to india i drove all these cars, to be frank i donno how indica/indigo cars even make it into these comparisons..believe me built quality is pathetics..comparable to ambassidor, all others are way ahead..in tata cars to do feel instantly that you are in a cheap car..maybe good for taxis | Reply
 GM (15 June 2010 08:51) Reply to iv
Indica car is best suted for indian road condtion,driver like you cannot understand this , it requires a enginner, | Reply
 King (10 December 2009 14:22) Reply to iv
by the way, which car do u drive in UK? Sounds like you are a taxi driver | Reply
 GM (15 June 2010 08:53) Reply to King
Dear MR king, I fully agree with you. | Reply
 Nithin (02 November 2009 12:37) Reply to iv
guess You haven driven Vista.. I agree with your comment on Indica | Reply
  • Prasad (10 October 2009 15:34)
    You believe it or not, cars are not driven on paper or computer screens. So, go for a test drive.You will not be amazed to understand that Swift is the hottest car in this segment. compare the prices too. What about getz' fuel efficiency?? Do not hide anything. You just can't beat the international top seller Swift. | Reply
  • Sidh (05 October 2009 19:48)
    Dr Kallol Banerjee,So far we have seen 4-5 launches and 4-5 in pipe line but in my view non matches the Swift DDIS. This is the far best hatch with economy, power and pleasure to drive and price. Yes Maruti should include more safety feature in and then my money is on for Swift for next 4-5 years. | Reply
 Satya Prasaad (21 April 2010 19:29) Reply to Sidh
Your talking about the Swift being good yet it does not have safety features! Are u aware that the new drivetech4 has child safety locks in the rear doors and also a safety seat belt warning if seat belts are'nt fastened. This car should definitely be mentioned in the hatchback category I think. It is also a smooth drive. | Reply
  • Dr Pravin Gupta (04 September 2009 23:23)
    Tatas have service problem [worst technicians] for Indica,same may be story with fiat as those are serviced at TASC. Skoda has very few service centers.Maruti service centers are getting crowded but still their service is OK. After sales service is very important part of cars. So Maruti fares better in this deptt. | Reply
  • bharat (11 August 2009 16:26)
    getz is old style/looks and very over priced. i20 diesel is better but expensive. Punto is best in class with tata service backing it is a goo option. | Reply
  • Sudipta Ghosh (24 July 2009 00:37)
    good article but where is GRANDE PUNTO !!! please include Punto and republish... | Reply
  • Ravi Ajay Nathan (20 July 2009 12:12)
    I bought my first car Fiat Multijet Palio.And I am very much satisfied cause its perfomance is as good as Swift .and it has bigger space than swift. I have travelled 7000 km with average in the city 15 km/lt. | Reply
  • money (09 July 2009 16:54)
    indica vista is look very sexy and the car is allround is best | Reply
 dilu (22 October 2009 17:15) Reply to money
you are right it can go up to150kmph | Reply
 nalin (09 November 2009 18:25) Reply to dilu
May ur dreams come true. | Reply
  • rashith (03 January 2009 22:13)
    whr,s the ABS in the swift ?100 in 1 available .should i wait for months together jst for abs ? | Reply
  • Shuvo Banerjee (31 December 2008 18:41)
    what about safety features,drivetrain,suspension, transmission?? | Reply
  • Dr Kallol Banerjee (22 December 2008 14:24)
    If you love driving go for the Swift D - period. If you don't mind paying a bit extra for a bit less in features, less space & smaller boot, if you can tolerate a slightly firm ride, the rattles that'll soon creep in & the bumpers that will come off with any er...bump, colour that'll lose sheen pretty quickly & a horn that'll soon be croaking, go for the Swift. Seriously. I had one that looked like a jalopy & flew like a jet. I enjoyed it. Now i've aVista. It's for sedate people- soft ride, sturdy, seats 5 in more comfort that mid size sedans, decent boot. In city they have very similar mileages due to better drivability of Vista. On a smooth, curvy, traffic & pothole free highway, Swift rules. | Reply
  • Saikot Ghosh (21 December 2008 17:15)
    The information in the article does not talek about the pros & cons of the cars compared... It'll be nice if information like this can be provided... like pricing, mileage, service realiablity... | Reply
  • Raamakrishnan (17 December 2008 09:52)
    i appreciate this article, but it should also provide any discounts or offers provided by the co/ dealer in various states | Reply
  • ASHOK KUMAR V (06 December 2008 01:54)
    lots of information about cars and bikes thanks and i still need more specifications and the expert result | Reply
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