Hyundai i10 vs Skoda Fabia – An absurd comparison

Comparing the Hyundai i10 to the Skoda Fabia would not be a fair comparison, given that these hatchbacks are in two different price points. The i10 is a budget and compact hatch while the Fabia is a larger and costlier one. But it would be interesting to see how the two stack up based on specifications and the features. To know more information on car prices & news, upcoming car etc. Visit : AutoPortal .

The Hyundai i10 has been a long running and successful hatchback offering. It is ideally suited for crowded, city roads and is extremely driver friendly on account of its compact size. It is also a smartly designed vehicle that is fairly well put together as far as features inside the cabin are concerned.

The Skoda Fabia has been around for a while too and is counted among the premium hatchbacks currently on the roads. It is definitely pricier, even among its immediate peers, and comes with the solid name of Skoda. It is also a sturdy car that is packed with features within.

Coming to the vehicular specifications, the Hyundai i10 is 3585 mm in length, 1595 mm in width and 1550 mm in height. Compared to it, the Skoda Fabia is considerably larger at 4000 mm in length, 1642 mm in width, though it stands slightly less tall at 1522 mm. Obviously, this points to the Skoda being a bigger hatchback and where five adults can sit more comfortably. At 2465 mm wheelbase and a kerb weight of 1070 kgs, the dimensions clearly are more expansive and befitting a large hatchback.

Both the Hyundai i10 and the Skoda Fabia sport a petrol and diesel engine each. The i10’s 1086 cc petrol unit puts out 68 BHP and a maximum torque of 99 Nm at 4500 rpm. The diesel mill is the 1120 cc one that displaces 75 BHP and 155 Nm of torque at 1900 rpm. The Skoda Fabia, for its part, comes in a 1198 cc petrol engine that has a peak power of 75 BHP and a maximum torque of 110 Nm. There was also a 1598 cc petrol mil, spewing 105 BHP and a max torque of 153 Nm at 3800 rpm, but is now discontinued. The diesel mill that powers the Fabia is of 1203 cc with a peak power of 75 BHP and a maximum torque of 110 Nm.

The Fabia is, obviously, the better handler and the car that promises a better ride. The i10 is more suited to nimble movement in the city. The trim levels of the Fabia are good while the i10 has basic comfort levels.

Clearly, the Hyundai i10 and the Skoda Fabia are in two different price points and choosing between the two would be based on budget and terrain being used for. Read more latest Car Models :
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Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis - Fighting it out in the mid level sedan market

Both Hyundai and Toyota are formidable brands in India and the Elantra and the Corolla Altis are quite competent models fighting it out in the mid level sedan market.

So how do these two fare, especially in a head to head comparison. Let us look at Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis on their specifications and features.To know more about Follow on Twitter : AutoPortal

The Elantra is slightly smaller at 4530 mm in length to the Altis that is 4620 mm. They are both equally wide at 1775 mm but the Altis, at 1475 mm, is just 5 mm taller than the Elantra. Be that as it may, both seat five passengers comfortably. The wheelbase of both cars are similar at 2700 mm but the Corolla has a 5 mm more ground clearance at 180 mm while the Elantra has slightly better turning radius at 5.3 m as against the 5.4 of the Altis. The Toyota also is much lighter a car as compared to most others in this segment, including the Hyundai – not necessarily a good thing, though.

As for the engines, both the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis have petrol and diesel variants. In the petrol category, the Elantra runs on a 1.8 VTVT that spews 149.5 BHP and a maximum torque of 177.5 Nm at 4700 rpm. The Corolla has a 1.8 Dual VVT-I mill that produces 140 BHP and a maximum torque of 173 Nm at 4000 rpm. The mileage figures for these engines are 14.5 kmpl for both cars. The gear boxes are 6 speed manual transmission for both cars and a 6 speed automatic for the Hyundai and a 7 speed CVT for the Toyota.

When it comes ot the diesel mills, the Hyundai Elantra comes with a 1.6 CRDI that churns out 128 BHP and a maximum torque of 260 Nm between 1900 to 2750 rpm. The Toyota Corolla Altis has a 1.4 D-4D capable of 88.4 BHP and 205 Nm between 1800 to 2800 rpm. The mileage numbers are 19.5 for the Elantra and 21.43 for the Altis. Both have 6 speed manual transmission with the Elantra also sporting an automatic box.

Both cars are spacious within and have a boot space of 420 litres for the Hyundai and 470 for the Toyota. The Korean has a more futuristic exterior while the Japanese has a more subdued one. Inside the cabin, both have most of the modern features and comforts present in models in this category.

Though it is a tough segment, because they are high on technology and have strong brand names, both the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis make for competent choices as sedans both for business and personal use.For More information on latest Car Models in India please visit :
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Honda Amaze vs. Maruti Swift DZire – The Battle is on

The trend of buying compact sedan caught on with the Indian buyers recently. These cars came with many advantages, the major ones being low cost, better space in spite of compactness, and ease of handling. Furthermore, the Indian government had offered attractive duty cuts for all cars measuring less than four meters in length. This made the compact sedans even more attractive in the eyes of the budget conscious buyers. Above all, the compact sedans due to their smaller sizes are easy to drive and park than the big sedans. They also offered higher fuel-efficiency as compared to the big sedans. AutoPortal – To find latest car models in India . 

Although there are several compact sedans in India, the most popular cars in the compact sedan segment come from Maruti, Honda, Tata and Hyundai. Among these, the sedans from Maruti and Honda enjoy greater popularity and demand. Here is a closer look at both these cars - Honda Amaze and Maruti Swift DZire against one another. Interestingly, both these cars are first of its kind from their respective makers. Here is a quick peek at the differences between the two based on common factors like price, engine capacities, mileage and so on. 

Price – Maruti Suzuki cars are generally known for their affordability and the Swift DZire is not an exception to this rule. Priced between INR 5.08 lakh and INR 7.82 lakh, it is cheaper than the Honda Amaze, which carries a price tag ranging from INR 5.19 lakh to 8.21 lakh

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Engine – A 1.5-liter i-dtec diesel mill of 100 PS of power and 200 Nm torque powers the Honda Amaze. Alternatively, the Swift DZire is powered by an 1197 cc, 1.3-liter four-cylinder diesel engine of 86 bhp.  Clearly, Honda Amaze has a more powerful engine of the two. Both the cars offer five-speed manual transmission gearbox. 

Mileage – The Honda Amaze is a clear winner here as it offers a best in class mileage of 25 kmpl. Swift DZire has a lower fuel-efficiency of 22 kmpl.  

Features – Amaze has a bigger boot space and it is more attractive and balanced, as compared to the DZire. The DZire feels somewhat cramped in the rear. However, it offers better handling and a smoother ride than the Amaze does. Although Honda Amaze has feature-rich interiors than Swift DZire, Maruti has a bigger network of after sales services, which is unbeatable by Honda. This translates into easy availability of spares and services. Furthermore, the Maruti spares cost less than the Honda spares. 

In short, it is clear that both cars hold an edge over the other in one feature or the other. Hence, it can be said that if budget is your concern, then opt for Swift DZire and if not, opt for Honda Amaze. 

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Great Performance Cars in India – study by Autoportal India

Normally performance cars are ones which have great power, can be handled with ease and have good braking systems. Their utility as passenger cars distinguishes them from the sports cars. Often the mileages will be less and the prices will be high. In the world there are many popular performance cars like the Ferrari F12, the Audi RS5 and the BMW 135i. All these cars have great power and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 kmph is less than 6 seconds and the top speeds are above 250 kmph. In India the definition of the performance cars slightly changes as the affordability, the road conditions and the mileages are also to be considered.A Site For All You Wanted To Know About Cars: Auto Portal .

From the small hatchbacks to the luxury sedans there are many performance cars available in India. The Maruti Suzuki Swift is an affordable performing hatchback. Priced Rupees 4.58 to 7.21 lakh the Swift petrol variants give mileages of 20.4 kmpl with 1.2L K series engines and the diesel variants 25.2 kmpl with 1.3L Fiat multi-jet engines. The petrol variants take 14.8 sec and the diesel ones 12.29 sec for 0 to 100 kmph acceleration. Top speeds are 154 to 160 kmph. The Toyota Etios Liva Sportivo variant priced Rupees 7.19 lakh takes 11.5 sec for 0 to 100 kmph acceleration with a 1.5L diesel engine.

The Fiat Punto Evo priced Rupees 4.99 to 7.71 lakh is another good hatchback easy to handle with fuel efficiencies of 20.5 kmpl for the 1.3L diesel variants. The Volkswagen Polo 1.6L GT TDI priced Rupees 8.48 lakh is another diesel hatchback with great performance. The electric power steering, R15 tyres and a ground clearance of 165 mm make the handling of the Polo a pleasure.

Among the performing sedans the Ford Fiesta 1.5 diesel Duratorq variants priced Rupees 8.5 to 10.19 lakh take 9.3 sec for 0 to 100 kmph acceleration with mileages of 25.01 kmpl. The Skoda Octavia 2L TDI CR variant priced Rupees 17.87 lakh is another performance car with mileages of 20.6 kmpl. The 320 NM torque 2L engines accelerate the car from 0 to 100 kmph in 9.35 sec and the top speeds are 205 kmph. The Fiat Linea 1.4 turbocharged T-jet petrol variants priced Rupees 8.05 to 9.75 lakh are good cars with acceleration time of 11.14 sec for 0 to 100 kmph.

The Volkswagen Jetta is another performing sedan priced Rupees 14.15 to 20.18. Among the SUVs the Ford EcoSport 1.0L Ecoboost petrol variants priced around Rupees 9 lakh have good drivability. Among the cars priced above 30 lakh the BMW1 series, the Audi A3 and the Toyota Prius are great performing vehicles available in India. To know more offers information on car prices & news, upcoming cars etc. visit : AutoPortal .

Great car for Small Family – an assessment by Autoportal.com

The selection of a car for the entire family is a tricky affair. For a small family, cars like hatchbacks, compact sedans or small crossovers are ideal.The main considerations while choosing the vehicle should be the safety and comfort of the passengers, the price tag, the maintenance costs, the availability of service networks and the mileages given by the car. Most of the Indian families will go for a car which can be used for city travel and also for the weekend outings.

The cars available in the Indian market which can be used as family cars are aplenty like the hatchbacks the Maruti Swift, the Maruti Celerio, the Hyundai Grandi10, the Volkswagen Polo and the Tata Bolt and the compact sedans like the Maruti Swift Dzire, the Ford Figo Aspire and the Honda Amaze. With due consideration to the external and internal features, the prices, the mileages and the maintenance costs the compact sedan Swift Dzire can be chosen as the best car for a small family. Check out more cars on AutoPortal  .

The Maruti Swift Dzire is the bestselling car in India with sales figures of 23086 units for the month of July 2015. The Dzire launched in 2012 has received facelift in February 2015. The car comes in 5 petrol and 3 diesel variants priced Rupees 5.07 to 7.81 lakh with the VXI AT variant having automatic transmission.

The good looks of the Swift Dzire will be liked by the whole family. The car comes in colours of pacific blue, cave black, magma grey, sagna red, Alp blue and silky silver. The new single chrome slat grille, the frontal fog lamps with chrome inserts, body coloured bumpers and body coloured electrically operable ORVMs with turn indicators give the Dzire a sporty look.

The spacious cabin of the Dzire has many comfort features like an automatic AC, start/stop buttons, central locking facility, power and tilt adjustable steering, rear defogger and a 2 Din music system with Bluetooth connectivity for the top variants. For the safety of the passengers the features provided are 2 air bags, ABS, EBD, an engine immobiliser, rear parking sensors, rear 3-point seat belt and child lock facility .

The Swift Dzire diesel is the most fuel efficient sedan with mileages of 26.59 kmpl with 1.3 litre engines. The petrol variants give mileages of 18.5 to 20.85 kmpl with 1.2 litre engines. The compact Dzire has 3995 mm length, 2430 mm wheel base and 170 mm ground clearance with a boot of 320 litres.

The Suzuki brand name, top mileages, abundant safety and comfort features, competitive prices and good after sales services make the Dzire an ideal car for a small family. To know more about latest car models visit : Auto Portal

AutoPortal : Most Anticipated Upcoming Cars in Indian Market

There is news from the stables of Hyundai Motor Co's India, India's second largest carmaker behind market leader, Maruti Suzuki. The Hyundai unit expects a 13 percent increase in sales in the country in 2015. The sales will be helped by strong demand for compact cars and utility vehicles. The South Korean automaker is forecasting a sale of 465,000 cars in India this year. This is in addition to an export of at about 200,000 units. The company may go for an expansion, but there are no reports to confirm this. Hyundai India's sales grew 8 percent in 2014 making up about 5 percent of the automakers global sales. The higher growth in 2015 is likely to take India's contribution to about 6 percent.

Hyundai and affiliate Kia Motors Corp have forecast global sales to grow by 2.5 percent this year. The company's focus will be on launching new products. Hyundai have come out with a new car - the i20 Active, a sportier version of its top-selling premium hatchback, Elite i20. This is targeted at younger drivers and will compete with similar vehicles from rivals at Toyota, Volkswagen and Fiat. The i20 joins the ranks of ‘cross hatchbacks’, with rugged looks, greater ground clearance and all its core strengths intact. Check More cars on Auto Portal .

The much anticipated Hyundai Cross Elite i20 Active was finally launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 6.38 lakh onwards. The car has been restyled on the exterior and interior. The reworked front grille looks good. The redesigned front and rear bumper along with large round frog-eye like fog lamp adds to its appeal. The i20 Active gets an all black plastic cladding and daytime LED running headlamps. The crossover also gets a new set of 16 inch alloy wheels and an increase in height by 20 mm. There is a better ground clearance of 190 mm as well. The i20 Active Cross gets a 1.2-litre, Kappa, dual VTVT petrol engine that is capable to deliver 83 PS power and 114 Nm torque and a 1.4-litre, U2, CRDi diesel mill that is able to belt out 90 PS and 220 Nm of max torque. Transmission in the Cross has been taken cared by a six speed manual gearbox in diesel variant and 5 speed manual gear box in petrol variant.

Another car news India is India’s First Formula E Car entering the race to build an affordable battery-powered vehicle. Formula E race cars are among the most progressive machines on any racetrack in the world. Mahindra is one of the first auto makers to have invested millions into participating in the series. Mahindra’s e2o is the only pure battery-operated car built in India. Mahindra will launch the city car in London later this year.
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