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Mega Mid-Size Hatchback Comparison

 Ford Figo VS Hyundai Grand i10 NiOS VS Mahindra KUV100 VS Maruti Suzuki Swift

Ford Figo

The updated Figo gets Minor tweaks to its exterior design & has a much longer list of equipment. Among the major highlights is the new 1.2-litre petrol engine, which comes with a new slick 5-speed manual gearbox. The tried-&-tested 1.5 Diesel continues, but its got the new manual too.

FOR - Ride & handling, value for money.
AGAINST - No Android Auto/Apple Car Play & no Automatic option.
VERDICT - A great all-rounder that's even          better now.

Length - 3941mm
Width - 1704mm
Height - 1525mm
Wheelbase - 2490mm
Turning radius - 9.8 mtrs
Boot Space - 257 Ltrs                        PRICES ON-ROAD DELHI - ₹ 6.38 - 9.52 Lakhs
Ground Clearance - 170mm
Kerb Weight - 1016-1078 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity - 40-42 Ltrs
Engine - 1.2-litre petrol & 1.5-litre diesel
Transmission - 5 Speed Manual
Power - Petrol - 96 PS
             Diesel - 100 PS
Torque - Petrol - 120 Nm
              Diesel - 215 Nm
Fuel Efficiency - Petrol - City - NA & Highway - 18.5 Kmpl
                           Diesel - City NA & Highway - 24.4 Kmpl

The NiOS improves on the Grand i10 on nearly every metric. It's gone more kit, there's a diesel-auto option & it's bigger & more premium, inside & out. The torque-converter auto has been given a miss in favour of a cost-effective AMT, which is on offer with both 1.2 engines. A sportier 100 Hp, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol option is also available.

FOR - Value & roomy interior.
    AGAINST - Unexciting to drive (1.2s) &                                                                                          automatic misses out some features.
                                                                                       VERDICT - A significant improvement but                                                                                        still short of its main rival.

Length - 3805mm
Width - 1680mm
Height - 1520mm
Wheelbase - 2450mm
Turning radius - NA
Boot Space - 260 Ltrs                                   PRICES ON-ROAD DELHI - ₹ 5.77 - 9.61 Lakhs
Ground Clearance - 167mm
Kerb Weight - NA
Fuel Tank Capacity - 37 Ltrs
Engine 1.2-litre petrol,1.0-litre turbo-petrol & 1.2-litre diesel
Transmission  - 5-Speed Manual & 5-Speed AMT
Power - Petrol - 83 PS
              Petrol/CNG - 69 PS
             Turbo-petrol - 100 PS
             Diesel - 75 PS
Torque - Petrol - 114 Nm
              Petrol/CNG - 95 Nm
             Turbo-petrol - 172 Nm
             Diesel - 190 Nm
Fuel Efficiency - Petrol - City - 13 Kmpl & Highway - 16.21-20.7 Kmpl
                           Petrol AMT - City - 13.76 Kmpl & Highway - 16.61-20.5 Kmpl
                           Diesel - City - 14.90 Kmpl & Highway - 19.64-26.2 Kmpl
                          Diesel AMT - City - 14.87 Kmpl & Highway - 19.36-26.2 Kmpl

Mahindra has smartened up the KUV visually but the proportions remain comical & the SUV-inspired styling is still a love it or hate it affair. The cabin is spacious & interestingly enough can be had with six seats too. The KUV100 is easy to drive & reasonably well equipped too.

FOR - Value, practical cabin & safety kit.
AGAINST - Oddball proportions & unexciting engine.
                                                                                    VERDICT - Refreshingly different & easier 
                                                                                     on the eye but still falls short of class-best.

Length - 3700mmos
Width - 1735mm
Height - 1655mm
Wheelbase - 2385mm
Turning radius - 10.1 mtrs
Boot Space - 243-473 Ltrs                            PRICES ON-ROAD DELHI - ₹ 6.88 - 8.85 Lakhs
Ground Clearance - 170mm
Kerb Weight - 1095-1140 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity - 35 Ltrs
Engine - 1.2-litre petrol
Transmission - 5-Speed Manual
Power - 83 PS
Torque - 115 Nm
Fuel Efficiency - City - 11 Kmpl & Highway - 13-13.25 Kmpl


The updated Swift gets subtle styling tweaks, dual-tone paint options & a new 90Hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine with manual & AMT gearbox options. This Swift also happens to be more practical & better equipped. 

FOR - Styling & efficiency.
AGAINST - Dull Steering & top versions are pricey.
                                                                                   VERDICT - Prepare to join a long, long queue
                                                                                    for this Swift.

Length - 3840mm
Width - 1735mm
Height - 1530mm
Wheelbase - 2450mm
Turning radius - 9.6 mtrs
Boot Space - 268 Ltrs                               PRICES ON-ROAD DELHI - ₹ 6.34 - 9.33 Lakhs
Ground Clearance - 163mm
Kerb Weight - 855-985 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity - 37 Ltrs
Engine - 1.2-litre petrol
Transmission - 5-Speed Manual & 5-Speed AMT
Power - 90 PS
Torque - 113 Nm
Fuel Efficiency - Manual - City - NA & Highway - 22 Kmpl
                            AMT - City - NA & Highway - 20 Kmpl

By
Aryan Dixit (AD)

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