Comparative Study of Cars
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Honda i-VTEC City
NEW HONDA CITY MODEL 2009, 1.3L SOHC ENGINE 16 Valve, 4 Cylinder I-VTEC Engine. The New City 2009 vehicle was launched on Jan 27, 2009.
Honda City is equipped with a powerful and very effective air conditioning system with heater to instantly transform the cabin into your comfort zone. The interior of this car is extremely attractive and relaxing that gives an embracing feeling. Its rich and spacious interior features advanced looking meter design, soothing color contrasts and aerodynamic appeal promises its users with a spacious, comfortable and stylish lounge.
Special Features : Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) driver seatbelt reminder
childproof rear door locks
Day/night mirror
Door lock protector
Front and rear Speakers
Fuel Consumption display with warning
Available Colors : Habanero Red Pearl Polished Metal Metallic
Bold Beige Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Alabaster Silver Metallic
Toleta White
The specifications and other details of New Honda City Model 2009 are given below:
SPECIFICATIONS / CONVENIENCE-Power steering with TiltCOLOR Available: Black, White, A-Silver, D-Blue, Grey Polished Metal
VariantsThis all new Honda City is available in two different models which are :
Honda City E Honda City S
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HONDA CITY
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS E MT / S MT S AT
· Overall Length (mm) 4420
· Overall Width (mm) 1695 1695
· Overall Height (mm) 1480
· Wheelbase (mm) 2550
· Ground Clearance (mm) 160
· Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 42
· Kerb Weight (kg) 1100 1155
ENGINE
· Engine 1.5L (SOHC) 4 cylinder, 16 valve i-VTEC
· Displacement cc 1,497
· Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
TRANSMISSION
· TypeSynchronized, 5-
Speed Forward & 1 Reverse
5AT with Paddle Shift & 1 Reserve
PERFORMANCE
· Max. Power (PS/rpm) 118 / 6600
· Max. Torque, Nm @ rpm 146 @ 4800
SUSPENSION
· Front SuspensionMc pherson Strut with Stabilizer, Coil
Spring
· Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam Axle with Stabilizer, Coil
Spring
STEERING
· Steering System Rack & Pinion
· Power Assisted Power Steering (EPS)
· Minimum Turing Radius(m) 5.3
BRAKES
· Front Brakes Disc
· Rear Brakes Drum
TYRES & WHEELS
· Wheel Type Steel
· Wheel Size 15 X 5. 5 J
· Tyre 175/65 R15 (Tubeless)
Chevrolet SRV
General Motors launched India's first premium sports-back car - Chevrolet SRV in June 2006. The stylish SRV has been alluring young car buyers of the country, with its well-appointed plush interiors and sturdy exteriors. The automobile exudes controlled power and is very safe and comfortable to drive. Chevrolet SRV offers good fuel efficiency as well. The five-door hatchback is positioned in the C+ segment of cars.
Variants, Price And ColorThe 1.6L Base (petrol) variant of Chevrolet SRV is available in three colors - Fiery
Red, Intense Black and Platinum Metallic. The price of this hatchback starts at Rs. 6.97 lakh (approx).
Technical Specifications of Chevrolet SRV
Overview
Model Chevrolet SRV
Body Type Hatchback
Number Of Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5
Fuel Capacity 60 liter
Dimensions
Length 4295 mm
Width 1725 mm
Height 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm
Ground Clearance 185 mm
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m
Weight
Kerb Weight 1230 kg
Engine
Type 16V DOHC, VGIS petrol
Number Of Cylinders 4
Displacement 1598 CC
Transmission Manual
Max. Power 101 PS @ 5800 rpm
Max. Torque 140 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Suspension
Front Suspension MacPherson struts
Rear Suspension McPherson struts with dual link
Brake
Front Disc
Rear Drum
Steering Type Rack and Pinion, power assisted
Tyre Size 195/16 R 15
Ford Fiesta
Ford India launched its premium midsize sedan - Fiesta - in 2005. The car offers exceptional driving comfort and is highly stable on Indian roads. It is manufactured indigenously in India. Fiesta has an intrinsic appeal, which sets it apart from other vehicles in its class. The automobile is designed to suit the Indian roads that are full of bumps and potholes. It offers high degree of comfort to its occupants. Plush roomy interiors, sporty exteriors and top-notch safety features characterize this sedan.
Variants, Price And ColorFord Fiesta is available in seven variants - 1.6 Duratec ZXI, Duratec 1.6 SXI, 1.6 S, 1.4 Duratec Exi, Duratec 1.6 EXI (Pace Petrol and Diet Diesel), Duratorq 1.4 Zxi and Duratorq 1.4 SXI. The car comes in a wide range of colors, including Flare, Jewel Violet, Panther Black, Diamond White, Paprika Red, Vitro, Moon dust Silver and Platinum. The sedan is priced at Rs 5.59 lakhs (approx).
Technical Specifications of Ford Fiesta
Overview
Model Ford Fiesta
Body Type Sedan
Number Of Doors
5
Seating Capacity 5
Fuel Capacity 45 liters
Dimensions
Length 4282 mm
Width 1686 mm
Height 1468 mm
Wheelbase 2486 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
Weight
Kerb Weight 1110kg -1150 kg
Engine
Type 16 Valve DOHC
Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement1388 cc - Duratec 1.4 EXI 1596 cc - Duratec 1.6 ZXI 1399 cc - Duratec 1.4 ZXI (TDCi) 1596 cc- Duratec 1.6 SXI
Transmission 5 speed manual
Max. Power 82 PS @ 6000 rpm - Duratec 1.4L EXI 101 PS @ 6500 rpm - Duratec 1.6L EXI/SXI 68 PS @ 4000 rpm - Duratec 1.4L ZXI (TDCi)
Max. Torque127 Nm @ 4000 rpm - Duratec 1.4L EXI 143 Nm @ 3400 rpm - Duratec 1.6L 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm - Duratec 1.4L ZXI (TDCi)
Suspension
Front Suspension
Independent McPherson struts with offset coil spring / twin tube damper units and lower L-arms with optimized bushes mounted on separate cross-member with stabilizer bar. Dual-path body mounts.
Rear SuspensionSemi-independent heavy-duty twist-beam with low package height coil springs with separate twin tube dampers. Dual-path body mounts.
Brake
Front Ventilated Discs
Rear Self Adjusting Drums
Steering Type Rack and Pinion
Tyre Size 175/65R 14
Skoda Auto India Private Limited unveiled Fabia in India in the Auto Expo of January 2008. With the launch of this hatchback, Skoda has entered into the compact cars market of India. The company is already catering to the buyers of D-plus segment of luxury cars. The sporty looks of Fabia make it stand out from the crowd, while its interiors are quite
impressive. Skoda Fabia is first-of-its-kind in its sort. The super-hatch delivers good fuel efficiency and is perfectly suited for all types of Indian roads.
Variants, Price And ColorThe variants of Skoda Fabia are Ambiente 1.2 MPI HTP, Elegance 1.4 PD TDI and Elegance 1.4 MPI HTP. The automobile is priced between Rs. 4.5 lakhs and Rs. 7.9 lakhs. The car is available in six colors, including Corrida Red, Satin Grey, Brilliant Silver, Magic Black, Candy White and Cappuccino Beige.
Technical Specifications of Skoda Fabia
Overview
Skoda Fabia
Model Skoda Fabia
Body Type Hatchback
Number Of Doors
5
Seating Capacity 5
Fuel Capacity 45
Dimensions
Length 3992 mm
Width 1642 mm
Height 1513 mm
Wheelbase 2462 mm
Ground Clearance
146 mm
Weight
Kerb Weight 1050/1060 /1125
Engine
Type1.4L PD TDI (Diesel) 1.2L MPI HTP (Petrol) 1.4L MPI HTP(Petrol)
Number Of Cylinders
3
Displacement1422 cc (1.4L PD TDI) 1198 cc (1.2L MPI HTP) 1390 cc (1.4L MPI HTP)
Transmission Manual
Max. Power 69 PS @ 4000 rpm(1.4L PD TDI) 70 PS @ 5400 rpm(1.2L MPI HTP) 85 PS @ 5000 rpm(1.4L MPI HTP)
Max. Torque155 Nm @ 1600 rpm(1.4L PD TDI) 123 Nm @ 3000 rpm(1.2L MPI HTP) 132 Nm @ 3800 rpm(1.4L MPI HTP)
Suspension
Front SuspensionMcPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabilizer
Rear Suspension Compound link crank-axle
Brake
Front Ventilated discs
Rear Drums
Steering Type Rack and Pinion, Power-assisted
Tyre Size 185/60 R 14
Hyundai Verna
Hyundai Motors India Ltd launched Verna, an improvised version of the popular car - Accent, in 2006. A medium-sized sedan, Verna stands out from the crowd of luxury cars because of its international styling and powerful performance. Its high fuel efficiency and plush interiors are the main plus points. The flamboyant appearance of Verna sets the pulse racing and has already made it a hit amongst the luxury car buyers.
Variants, Price And ColorThree models - i, Xi and Xxi - are available for the petrol-driven Hyundai Verna. The diesel variant of the vehicle is CRDi VGT. The launch price of Hyundai Verna is Rs 6.19 lakhs (approx) for the petrol version and Rs 7.35 lakhs (approx) for the diesel version.
Technical Specifications of Hyundai Verna
Overview
Model Verna
Body Type Notchback
Number Of Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5
Fuel Capacity 45 Litres
Dimensions
Length 4310 mm
Width 1695 mm
Height 1490 mm
Wheelbase 2500 mm
Ground Clearance 170 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
4.92 m
Weight
Kerb Weight 1152 kg
Engine
TypeVTVT - Variable Timing Valve Train (Petrol) CRDi with Variable Geometry Turbocharger (Diesel)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement 1599 cc (Petrol) 1493 cc (Diesel)
Transmission 5 Gears Manual
Max. Power 102 bhp @ 3000 rpm (Petrol) 109 bhp @ 2750 rpm (Diesel)
Max. Torque 14.9 kgm @ 3000 rpm (Petrol) 24 kgm @ 2750 rpm (Diesel)
Suspension
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut with coil springs and anti roll bar
Rear Suspension Coupled torsion beam axle
Brake
Front Ventilated Disc
Rear Drum/ Discs
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Tyre Size 175/80R13
Sl.No.
Company
Model
Price Expec
ted
Colours
Dimensions and weight
Engine Performance
Brake
1.Honda
City i-
Vtec
Rs.7 lakhs approx
Black, White, A-Silver, D-Blue, Grey Polished Metal
Dimen.-4420x1695x1480mmWeight- 1155kg
1.5L (SOHC) 4 cylinder, 16 valve i-VTEC
Max. Power(ps/rpm)=118/6600Max Torque(Nm@rpm)=146@4800
Front Brakes=DiscRear Brakes=Rear
Fiery Red,
Dimen.-4295x1725x1
16V DOHC,
Max. Power(ps/rp
Front Brakes
2.Chevrolet
SRV
Rs.7 lakhs approx
Intense Black and Platinum Metallic.
445mmWeight- 1230Kg
VGIS Petrol
m)=101@5800rpmMax Torque(Nm@rpm)=140@4500
=DiscRear Brakes=Rear
3.Ford Fies
ta
Rs.7 lakhs approx
Jewel Violet, Panther Black, Diamond White, Paprika Red, Vitro, Moon dust Silver and Platinum.
Dimen.-4282x1686x1468mmWeight- 1150Kg
16VDOHC
Max. Power(ps/rpm)=82/6000Max Torque(Nm@rpm)=127@4000
Front Brakes=VentilatedDiscRear Brakes=Self- adjustingRear
4. Skoda Fabia
Rs.7 lakhs approx
Corrida Red, Satin Grey, Brilliant Silver, Magic Black, Candy White and Cappuccino Beige.
Dimen.-3992x1642x1513mmWeight- 1125g
1.4L PD TDI (Diesel) 1.2L MPI HTP (Petrol) 1.4L MPI HTP(Petrol)
Max. Power(ps/rpm)=69/4000Max Torque(Nm@rpm)=146@1600
Front Brakes= VentilatedDiscRear Brakes=Rear
5. Hyundai
Verna
Rs.7 lakhsapprox
White,Black,Red,Platinum Silver
Dimen.-4310x1695x1490mmWeight- 1152Kg
VTVT - Variable Timing Valve Train (Petrol)
Max. Power=102 bhp @ 3000 rpm (Petrol) Max Torque(Nm@rpm)=14.9 kgm @ 3000 rpm (Petrol)
Front Brakes= VentilatedDiscRear Brakes=Rear
From this Comparative study it is clear that Honda City is much better one comparable to its Price, Style, Brand Image, Engine, speed, etc..