Spark LT vs Xeta GLG vs Santro GLS - Team-BHP

Goldeneagle · 1st September 2008, 18:11

Hi..

After a lot of deliberation, I have finally come down to 3 models:
1) Spark LT
2) Santro GLS
3) Xeta GLG

I want to buy a car among ONLY these 3 models. I can think about the CNG option (available with Santro and Xeta with the warranty still being valid).. My average monthly usage is around 1000 kms. The prices for these cars quoted in gurgaon are given below (all are ON ROAD prices, after corporate discount):

1) Spark LT- 348,000
2) Santro GLS- 360,000 (extra 59K for CNG)
3) Xeta GLG- 310,000 (extra 62K for CNG)

Please help me in selecting one of these cars. Important parameters for me are ride quality, comfort, FE, looks, longevity (not in any particular order).. once a month, I go for long drives (>300 kms).
Is it advisable to go for CNG? Santro with CNG would cost me 71K more than Spark. Xeta+CNG would be 24K more than spark... Hence, i guess the competition would be between Spark and Xeta+CNG(only in monetary terms). However, taking all other factors into consideration,what do you guys suggest?

Goldeneagle · 2nd September 2008, 15:40

Would appreciate your inputs...as i have to decide fast!

DCEite · 2nd September 2008, 15:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

Please help me in selecting one of these cars. Important parameters for me are ride quality, comfort, FE, looks, longevity (not in any particular order).. once a month, I go for long drives (>300 kms).
Is it advisable to go for CNG? Santro with CNG would cost me 71K more than Spark. Xeta+CNG would be 24K more than spark... Hence, i guess the competition would be between Spark and Xeta+CNG(only in monetary terms). However, taking all other factors into consideration,what do you guys suggest?

Ride quality
Xeta~Spark > Santro

Comfort
Xeta > Spark > Santro

FE
Spark~Santro >Xeta

Looks (subjective)
Spark > Xeta > Santro

Longevity (not really sure what this means, are you talking about engine reliability?)
Santro > Spark >Xeta

I would say go for the Spark. At 3.5 L for Fully loaded top model, its a great Value for money car.

And if it has to be an Indica, it has to be a diesel. Thats my personal opinion.

mjothi · 2nd September 2008, 16:12

My pick would be Spark LT. And it comes with safety features like Airbag too. Also it has 3 yrs cashless offer. So, its clearly Sparky within those 3 option you have given.

greenhorn · 2nd September 2008, 16:13

3.72 for the Xeta CNG GLG ? get the turbo DLG. just 20k more !

GTO · 2nd September 2008, 17:45

Goldeneagle,

Would be best for you to search within the forum archives. The Spark vs Xeta vs Santro topics have been discussed comprehensively.

Thread closed.

1st September 2008, 18:11	#1 (permalink)
Goldeneagle Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 2	Spark LT vs Xeta GLG vs Santro GLS Hi.. After a lot of deliberation, I have finally come down to 3 models: 1) Spark LT 2) Santro GLS 3) Xeta GLG I want to buy a car among ONLY these 3 models. I can think about the CNG option (available with Santro and Xeta with the warranty still being valid).. My average monthly usage is around 1000 kms. The prices for these cars quoted in gurgaon are given below (all are ON ROAD prices, after corporate discount): 1) Spark LT- 348,000 2) Santro GLS- 360,000 (extra 59K for CNG) 3) Xeta GLG- 310,000 (extra 62K for CNG) Please help me in selecting one of these cars. Important parameters for me are ride quality, comfort, FE, looks, longevity (not in any particular order).. once a month, I go for long drives (>300 kms). Is it advisable to go for CNG? Santro with CNG would cost me 71K more than Spark. Xeta+CNG would be 24K more than spark... Hence, i guess the competition would be between Spark and Xeta+CNG(only in monetary terms). However, taking all other factors into consideration,what do you guys suggest?

2nd September 2008, 15:40	#2 (permalink)
Goldeneagle Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 2	No answer Would appreciate your inputs...as i have to decide fast!

2nd September 2008, 16:13	#5 (permalink)
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 4,517 View My Garage	3.72 for the Xeta CNG GLG ? get the turbo DLG. just 20k more ! __________________ '07 Indica DLG - Almost a DLX

2nd September 2008, 17:45	#6 (permalink)
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 18,786 View My Garage	Goldeneagle, Would be best for you to search within the forum archives. The Spark vs Xeta vs Santro topics have been discussed comprehensively. Thread closed. __________________ GTO Work backward from your imagination, not forward from the past! Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

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2nd September 2008, 16:12	#4 (permalink)
mjothi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,150 View My Garage	My pick would be Spark LT. And it comes with safety features like Airbag too. Also it has 3 yrs cashless offer. So, its clearly Sparky within those 3 option you have given.