Swift Lxi or i10 Era - Page 3 - Team-BHP

DriverR · 13th May 2008, 09:47

Hi Hawk, While you can read my initial views and comments on the i10 Magna I bought a few weeks back ini the "Initial Ownership Report" section, I'll just summarise some relevent points for you.

Why I chose i10 to Swift? The Magna came decently loaded compared to a Swift Lxi, which was around the same price. Plus, my building parking space is a bit small, and I would have had problems due to the Swift's dimensions. Besides, I personally feel, it would be easier to drive an i10 in traffic than a swift due to its smaller size.

That said, please note that the i10 has a 1.1 engine(66 BHP). The swift has the 1.3 engine (87 BHP) and thus is much more powerful. There has been a few times when I have felt a slight regret of not going for the car with more power. So if you feel power is important, Swift is better.

Coming to fuel efficiency, I got my first FE figures at 425 km which was 12.9 kmpl. This is with 50% AC usage, and in some pretty bad traffic. Logic dictates that the FE should go up after the first servicing.

Looks and space are all subjective, for which each person would have their opinions.. For example, When I first too a test drive of a Swift pertrol, I found the rear seat to be crampt. About a year later, when I took a test drive of the Swift Diesel, I found the rear see to be ok, not as bad as I remembered! Go figure! So I think you need to take a good look and a good test drive and decide which one would be better, given your decision parameters. I personally feel that the i10 has very good space, which all people who have sat in the car has said as well.

mhafeez_13666 · 14th May 2008, 13:21

Both cars are good/great.!

Power Windows for Swift base model - Rs.15 K
Central Locking - Rs. 5 K
Better interiors - Rs. 13 K (just for fun)

Not having to drive along with the 2 Lakh Swift owners!!! PRICELESS.

Pick i10 if you don't want to be part of the 2 Lakh Swift owners on road!
And by the time i10 sells 2 Lakh, you can go for another one !!

That is what I did !!

13th May 2008, 09:47	#31 (permalink)
DriverR BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 151	Hi Hawk, While you can read my initial views and comments on the i10 Magna I bought a few weeks back ini the "Initial Ownership Report" section, I'll just summarise some relevent points for you. Why I chose i10 to Swift? The Magna came decently loaded compared to a Swift Lxi, which was around the same price. Plus, my building parking space is a bit small, and I would have had problems due to the Swift's dimensions. Besides, I personally feel, it would be easier to drive an i10 in traffic than a swift due to its smaller size. That said, please note that the i10 has a 1.1 engine(66 BHP). The swift has the 1.3 engine (87 BHP) and thus is much more powerful. There has been a few times when I have felt a slight regret of not going for the car with more power. So if you feel power is important, Swift is better. Coming to fuel efficiency, I got my first FE figures at 425 km which was 12.9 kmpl. This is with 50% AC usage, and in some pretty bad traffic. Logic dictates that the FE should go up after the first servicing. Looks and space are all subjective, for which each person would have their opinions.. For example, When I first too a test drive of a Swift pertrol, I found the rear seat to be crampt. About a year later, when I took a test drive of the Swift Diesel, I found the rear see to be ok, not as bad as I remembered! Go figure! So I think you need to take a good look and a good test drive and decide which one would be better, given your decision parameters. I personally feel that the i10 has very good space, which all people who have sat in the car has said as well. __________________ *Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs.*

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14th May 2008, 13:21	#32 (permalink)
mhafeez_13666 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 79	Both cars are good/great.! Power Windows for Swift base model - Rs.15 K Central Locking - Rs. 5 K Better interiors - Rs. 13 K (just for fun) Not having to drive along with the 2 Lakh Swift owners!!! PRICELESS. Pick i10 if you don't want to be part of the 2 Lakh Swift owners on road! And by the time i10 sells 2 Lakh, you can go for another one !! That is what I did !!