SWIFT - VXi or VDi?? - Team-BHP

ajinkyapose · 26th February 2007, 16:27

Hi,

I am looking for a Car which would be 1.Comforable (space), 2.Stylish 3.Good in Mileage. The main purpose would be for weekend long-drives (with parents) and [may be] office travel (30kms).

After checking some options between 3.5L to 5.5L, I am planning for a SWIFT. But I am not able to decide for the SWIFT Petrol (about 4.94L) or SWIFT Diesel (about 5.69L)?

My monthly usage would be around 1200-1300 kms. [which includes office travel].
I have read that Swift Diesel is impressive in its mileage (some 22km/ltr). So will it be worth investing more in Diesel?

Thanks,
Ajinkya

subbarao · 26th February 2007, 19:06

Hi,

This link may give u some info..................

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...what-next.html

ajmat · 26th February 2007, 19:18

For your type of mileage, stick to petrol

ajinkyapose · 26th February 2007, 19:59

Thanks guys. BUT Still not able to finalise......
Any views from ppl. having SWIFT Diesel / Petrol. (Also if possible give the mileage of ur vehicles)
I am dealing with Navnit Motors, THANE. Any advice for me from you guys? He is not giving any "free" goodies with the vehicle.
Only insurance @ Re.1 for loan amt. >= 3L.

Diesel has a catch

- With initial investment - It will be cheaper to go places than as compared to Petrol.

esteem_lover · 26th February 2007, 20:04

Assuming the swift d gives 20kmpl in the city, then you will spend 2400 bucks on gas every month. if you buy the vxi, your monthly fuel bill is around 6000 bucks. which is more attractive ??

speedzak · 26th February 2007, 20:06

1300+ kms? Definitely not worth spending that extra lac on diesel. Spend that money on ICEing the car.

s0uljah · 26th February 2007, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

For your type of mileage, stick to petrol

It is using this reasoning that my dad has decided upon Swift VXI and we are booking this week.

With SAVINGS aspect diesel is unwarranted unless your doing 80-100kms/daily.

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Assuming the swift d gives 20kmpl in the city, then you will spend 2400 bucks on gas every month. if you buy the vxi, your monthly fuel bill is around 6000 bucks. which is more attractive ??

You forgot to include maintenance costs of Diesel engines.

Rudra Sen · 26th February 2007, 20:08

As Ajmat says, go for petrol.

You won't get a clear suggestion on diesel Swift. It's too new for anybody to give you a clear report.

There are other options available. Check them out here. Most of the diesel cars are covered in this forum. Use search function. Spend some time on reading...Unless you're hooked on Swift.

theMAG · 26th February 2007, 20:22

You seem to have started with an inclination to the diesel. In which case other options may not appeal to you. As advised above, petrol makes more sense for your kind of running. Not that you'll be cheated if you go in for that refined 1.3 Turbojet.

2nd part of your Q : I own a Swift petrol with K&N and 195/55 R15s. I get a mileage of 15.5 kmpl.

gemithomas · 26th February 2007, 21:36

Have you checked out the Ikon Flair. If you are willing to wait for atleast 2 months i hear they are also coming out with a TDCi engine also(simmilar to the one in the fiesta diesel with lower capacity of course). They should normally place it against the swift Diesel variant. I had checked out he Swift VDi(Diesel) but could not digest the price they were asking when comparing the things that they are giving you. (see my post in what car section on "Buying Adventure over swift vdi"). Its not a value for money car. But if Mileage and After Sale score high in your priority list thats the best car at the price. If you are a person who wants to "feel good" in your car this is not the one for you.

ajinkyapose · 26th February 2007, 22:39

Thanks guys, it's helping to solve the doubt!

No. I have'nt tried much options. I am looking for small cars to "zip" in the parking issues.
I have checked out - Xeta, Zen, SWIFT, Santro & Getz. Out of which I shorlisted SWIFT & Getz.
But SWIFT is having a hand over Getz in terms of price, looks & mileage. But then I found Getz more comfortable as compared to SWIFT & I have heared Getz mileage is 9-10km/liter !!!

rr_zen · 27th February 2007, 01:43

Going by your requirements I think the Swift petrol should be the car for you. In case you can afford to wait for some long term reports on the recently launched Swift diesel from out fellow TBHPians you might consider that as well.

bayuin2004 · 27th February 2007, 07:31

swift vdi would be a better option.the maintaince of the diesel will be more as compared to the petrol version so its better u go for petrol..

ajmat · 27th February 2007, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayuin2004

swift vdi would be a better option.the maintaince of the diesel will be more as compared to the petrol version so its better u go for petrol..

Ehhhhh? you are contradicting yourself

abhilashvk · 27th February 2007, 08:51

Ajin,
I would suggest you to stick to VDi. You might spend a lac over the petrol, but the advantages are
1.Diesel has better power and drivability. Once you like diesel cars you will not like petrol cars.
2.Once the fuel costs are less you tend to drive more.You might not use your two wheeler anymore.
3.As esteem lover suggested, you are going to spend 3600 bocks more on the fuel. Why dont u take an extra 1 lac loan and pay emi with this amount. At least you will get a better resale value when u sell the car.Money spend on petrol is money gone.
4.DDis is far better technology than the petrol
5.Personally I do not suggest to spend too much on ICE. You will not get any resale value on that, while the money invested on diesel does.

26th February 2007, 16:27	#1 (permalink)
ajinkyapose Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Thane Posts: 10	SWIFT - VXi or VDi?? Hi, I am looking for a Car which would be 1.Comforable (space), 2.Stylish 3.Good in Mileage. The main purpose would be for weekend long-drives (with parents) and [may be] office travel (30kms). After checking some options between 3.5L to 5.5L, I am planning for a SWIFT. But I am not able to decide for the SWIFT Petrol (about 4.94L) or SWIFT Diesel (about 5.69L)? My monthly usage would be around 1200-1300 kms. [which includes office travel]. I have read that Swift Diesel is impressive in its mileage (some 22km/ltr). So will it be worth investing more in Diesel? Thanks, Ajinkya

26th February 2007, 19:18	#3 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,215 View My Garage	For your type of mileage, stick to petrol __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

26th February 2007, 20:04	#5 (permalink)
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 4,956 View My Garage	Assuming the swift d gives 20kmpl in the city, then you will spend 2400 bucks on gas every month. if you buy the vxi, your monthly fuel bill is around 6000 bucks. which is more attractive ?? __________________ "can't you hear me? What, do you have bubble gum in your ears ? like Mr.Bean ?" The Bean effect on my 4 year old

26th February 2007, 20:06	#6 (permalink)
speedzak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore. It's feeling good. Posts: 3,414 View My Garage	1300+ kms? Definitely not worth spending that extra lac on diesel. Spend that money on ICEing the car. __________________ The squeaking wheel doesn't always get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced!!

26th February 2007, 20:22	#9 (permalink)
theMAG Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 3,556 View My Garage	You seem to have started with an inclination to the diesel. In which case other options may not appeal to you. As advised above, petrol makes more sense for your kind of running. Not that you'll be cheated if you go in for that refined 1.3 Turbojet. 2nd part of your Q : I own a Swift petrol with K&N and 195/55 R15s. I get a mileage of 15.5 kmpl. __________________ If you lose your temper, you’ve lost the argument

26th February 2007, 19:06	#2 (permalink)
subbarao BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 103 View My Garage	Hi, This link may give u some info.................. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...what-next.html

26th February 2007, 19:59	#4 (permalink)
ajinkyapose Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Thane Posts: 10	Thanks guys. BUT Still not able to finalise...... Any views from ppl. having SWIFT Diesel / Petrol. (Also if possible give the mileage of ur vehicles) I am dealing with Navnit Motors, THANE. Any advice for me from you guys? He is not giving any "free" goodies with the vehicle. Only insurance @ Re.1 for loan amt. >= 3L. Diesel has a catch - With initial investment - It will be cheaper to go places than as compared to Petrol.

26th February 2007, 20:08	#8 (permalink)
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,685 View My Garage	As Ajmat says, go for petrol. You won't get a clear suggestion on diesel Swift. It's too new for anybody to give you a clear report. There are other options available. Check them out here. Most of the diesel cars are covered in this forum. Use search function. Spend some time on reading...Unless you're hooked on Swift.

26th February 2007, 21:36	#10 (permalink)
gemithomas BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 867 View My Garage	Have you checked out the Ikon Flair. If you are willing to wait for atleast 2 months i hear they are also coming out with a TDCi engine also(simmilar to the one in the fiesta diesel with lower capacity of course). They should normally place it against the swift Diesel variant. I had checked out he Swift VDi(Diesel) but could not digest the price they were asking when comparing the things that they are giving you. (see my post in what car section on "Buying Adventure over swift vdi"). Its not a value for money car. But if Mileage and After Sale score high in your priority list thats the best car at the price. If you are a person who wants to "feel good" in your car this is not the one for you.

26th February 2007, 22:39	#11 (permalink)
ajinkyapose Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Thane Posts: 10	Thanks guys, it's helping to solve the doubt! No. I have'nt tried much options. I am looking for small cars to "zip" in the parking issues. I have checked out - Xeta, Zen, SWIFT, Santro & Getz. Out of which I shorlisted SWIFT & Getz. But SWIFT is having a hand over Getz in terms of price, looks & mileage. But then I found Getz more comfortable as compared to SWIFT & I have heared Getz mileage is 9-10km/liter !!!

27th February 2007, 01:43	#12 (permalink)
rr_zen BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India (Now at Winston-Salem, NC) Posts: 460 View My Garage	Going by your requirements I think the Swift petrol should be the car for you. In case you can afford to wait for some long term reports on the recently launched Swift diesel from out fellow TBHPians you might consider that as well. __________________ Ships are safest in harbour. But thats not what ships are made for !!

27th February 2007, 07:31	#13 (permalink)
bayuin2004 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 30	swift vdi would be a better option.the maintaince of the diesel will be more as compared to the petrol version so its better u go for petrol..

27th February 2007, 08:51	#15 (permalink)
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calicut/Kochi Posts: 365 View My Garage	Ajin, I would suggest you to stick to VDi. You might spend a lac over the petrol, but the advantages are 1.Diesel has better power and drivability. Once you like diesel cars you will not like petrol cars. 2.Once the fuel costs are less you tend to drive more.You might not use your two wheeler anymore. 3.As esteem lover suggested, you are going to spend 3600 bocks more on the fuel. Why dont u take an extra 1 lac loan and pay emi with this amount. At least you will get a better resale value when u sell the car.Money spend on petrol is money gone. 4.DDis is far better technology than the petrol 5.Personally I do not suggest to spend too much on ICE. You will not get any resale value on that, while the money invested on diesel does. __________________ Abhi Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Cocktails for Swift VDI	iridium	Accessory/Parts Reviews	9	6th November 2007 12:21
swift-vxi,logan-dlx,esteem-vxi which one is better ????	uvais	Hatchbacks	4	17th October 2007 10:17
Swift Vxi & Swift Vdi - Ownership/Service/Running costs	dcetech	Hatchbacks	1	16th August 2007 14:21
Swift Vxi or Swift Vdi or New Ikon Flair	nikunj_cal	Hatchbacks	16	4th April 2007 02:40
Swift vxi or Esteem vxi ?	bsm3477	Hatchbacks	11	15th October 2006 13:38