Diesel War - Poll Updated - Team-BHP

TheHorse · 19th January 2009, 16:32

Now that we have many strong contenders in c/c+ segment diesel sedans (Linea, Fiesta, Verna, Optra Magnum, Logan), thought of taking poll on all these vehicles in terms of "Total Package"
Which car has the best overall package ?

1. Verna
2. Fiesta
3. Linea
4. Optra Magnum
5. Logan

ravibhat · 19th January 2009, 16:37

According to me Linea and Logan best choice! Both have VFM factor.

Linea: Unique Fresh look, best design/technology, VFM pricing, good space.

Logan: Cheap pricing, Comfy seats/ride, Best NVH levels, very good FE, easy to drive.

For actual Luxury it has to be Optra Magnum: Excellant build quality/ride/comfy interiors.

Fiesta and Verna come first from last when comapred with Linea/Logan/Optra.

Ravi.

quicksilver · 19th January 2009, 16:41

Of the given options, it has got to be the Linea, considering the total package. Individually though, each has it's own strong points (Eg. Verna/Optra will beat the Linea silly in the performance part, Logan is much better than others in handling, Fiesta is the best in overall fit and finish and that upmarket feel, etc)

amtak · 19th January 2009, 16:50

Why is the Octavia out if the Magnum is there?

PS: My vote goes to the Linea

deepgautam_qa · 19th January 2009, 16:50

I vote for Linea! Desirable Beauty, European Safety Standards, FIAT Multijet Diesel, Mouth watering price....is there any competition?

Cheers!!!

DCEite · 19th January 2009, 16:55

From the given choices, it has to be Optra Magnum. Others don't even come close.

P.S. Where is Octavia ?

P.P.S. Where are Indigo and DZire ? I see Logan there.

Eddy · 19th January 2009, 16:58

Why is the Octavia not there ?

You know what, none of the cars appeal to me. The closest that comes to being a car that I would buy is the Verna, but even then I feel its expensive.

1. Verna
2. Fiesta - Own an Ikon currently, not willing to own another one soon
3. Linea - Wary about the A.S.S. As a car, its brilliant.
4. Optra Magnum - Chevy does not inspire confidence at all with its service network and resale
5. Logan - Overpriced for what it offers + the looks.
6. Octavia - Skoda - Need I say more.

So can the option of "none of these" be added ?

At the cost of sounding like a finicky guy and being labelled as a Maruti Fanboy, the only diesel sedan that I would consider currently is the Dzire (inspite of its looks) coz of the VFM factor.

TheHorse · 19th January 2009, 17:04

sorry folks
before i could add Octavia, Indigo and Dzire my laptop mouse pad screwed up somehow
Now I dont know how to add these options :(

MODS: Can we add these three options to the poll??

shantyrocks · 19th January 2009, 17:07

linea my friend..
excellent VFM package

jkdas · 19th January 2009, 17:11

Base Octavia wil be 11lac plus right? Lets have sedans within 10lac OTR.

breezydrive · 19th January 2009, 17:14

Forget what is happening to GM, Magnum it the VFM package. If somebody is looking for a stylish, powerful car & thinking of owning for the next 5-6 years, it has to be Magnum.

shatrughna · 19th January 2009, 17:16

My vote still goes for Verna - loaded with features in top trim ( except airbags) with its magnificent engine, good overall package and peace of mind in terms of service and ownership experience.

rjvora_2000 · 19th January 2009, 17:26

My vote is for verna - It is the best...

Technocrat · 19th January 2009, 17:29

Note From Mod - Additional options added & previous votes removed

potlaravi · 19th January 2009, 17:31

Voted for verna, it is The best among them

View Poll Results: Which C/C+ diesel sedan is best overall package?
Logan	2	1.31%
Fiesta	6	3.92%
Verna	19	12.42%
Linea	71	46.41%
Optra Magnum	31	20.26%
Dzire	13	8.50%
Indigo	5	3.27%
Octavia	5	3.27%
Ikon	1	0.65%
Voters: 153. You may not vote on this poll

19th January 2009, 16:32	#1 (permalink)
TheHorse BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 125	Diesel War - Poll Updated Now that we have many strong contenders in c/c+ segment diesel sedans (Linea, Fiesta, Verna, Optra Magnum, Logan), thought of taking poll on all these vehicles in terms of "Total Package" Which car has the best overall package ? 1. Verna 2. Fiesta 3. Linea 4. Optra Magnum 5. Logan

19th January 2009, 16:37	#2 (permalink)
ravibhat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,082 View My Garage	According to me Linea and Logan best choice! Both have VFM factor. Linea: Unique Fresh look, best design/technology, VFM pricing, good space. Logan: Cheap pricing, Comfy seats/ride, Best NVH levels, very good FE, easy to drive. For actual Luxury it has to be Optra Magnum: Excellant build quality/ride/comfy interiors. Fiesta and Verna come first from last when comapred with Linea/Logan/Optra. Ravi. __________________ Blue Alto LXI 2008 Limited Edition My City Car HIGHway vehicle: Safari or Innova (Who win my heart)

19th January 2009, 16:41	#3 (permalink)
quicksilver BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 450 View My Garage	Of the given options, it has got to be the Linea, considering the total package. Individually though, each has it's own strong points (Eg. Verna/Optra will beat the Linea silly in the performance part, Logan is much better than others in handling, Fiesta is the best in overall fit and finish and that upmarket feel, etc) __________________ Market pulse and Sales volume are not something fanboys understand!

19th January 2009, 16:50	#4 (permalink)
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 1,555 View My Garage	Why is the Octavia out if the Magnum is there? PS: My vote goes to the Linea __________________ Regards, Amtak 2008 - Hero Honda Hunk 2005 - Maruti Suzuki Zen 1984 - Me

19th January 2009, 16:50	#5 (permalink)
deepgautam_qa BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kota - Rajasthan Posts: 254	I vote for Linea! Desirable Beauty, European Safety Standards, FIAT Multijet Diesel, Mouth watering price....is there any competition? Cheers!!! __________________ A day without laughter is a day wasted! :-) Fiat Petra 1.6 (2004) Enfield Machismo (2001)

19th January 2009, 16:55	#6 (permalink)
DCEite Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 2,188 View My Garage	From the given choices, it has to be Optra Magnum. Others don't even come close. P.S. Where is Octavia ? P.P.S. Where are Indigo and DZire ? I see Logan there. Last edited by DCEite : 19th January 2009 at 16:58.

19th January 2009, 16:58	#7 (permalink)
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,186	Why is the Octavia not there ? You know what, none of the cars appeal to me. The closest that comes to being a car that I would buy is the Verna, but even then I feel its expensive. 1. Verna 2. Fiesta - Own an Ikon currently, not willing to own another one soon 3. Linea - Wary about the A.S.S. As a car, its brilliant. 4. Optra Magnum - Chevy does not inspire confidence at all with its service network and resale 5. Logan - Overpriced for what it offers + the looks. 6. Octavia - Skoda - Need I say more. So can the option of "none of these" be added ? At the cost of sounding like a finicky guy and being labelled as a Maruti Fanboy, the only diesel sedan that I would consider currently is the Dzire (inspite of its looks) coz of the VFM factor. __________________ Car is no longer a luxury; parking space is. Swift VDI(ABS) Sep 07 - 53K Kms Ford Ikon Flair Sep 04 - 70K Kms Last edited by Eddy : 19th January 2009 at 17:00.

19th January 2009, 17:04	#8 (permalink)
TheHorse BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 125	sorry folks before i could add Octavia, Indigo and Dzire my laptop mouse pad screwed up somehow Now I dont know how to add these options :( MODS: Can we add these three options to the poll??

19th January 2009, 17:07	#9 (permalink)
shantyrocks BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: thane Posts: 549	linea my friend.. excellent VFM package

19th January 2009, 17:11	#10 (permalink)
jkdas Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram-Shertalla! Posts: 6,940 View My Garage	Base Octavia wil be 11lac plus right? Lets have sedans within 10lac OTR. __________________ Audio, video, disco Tat tvam asi

19th January 2009, 17:14	#11 (permalink)
breezydrive BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 447 View My Garage	Forget what is happening to GM, Magnum it the VFM package. If somebody is looking for a stylish, powerful car & thinking of owning for the next 5-6 years, it has to be Magnum.

19th January 2009, 17:16	#12 (permalink)
shatrughna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mumbai,DXB Posts: 673	My vote still goes for Verna - loaded with features in top trim ( except airbags) with its magnificent engine, good overall package and peace of mind in terms of service and ownership experience.

19th January 2009, 17:26	#13 (permalink)
rjvora_2000 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MH-03 Mumbai Posts: 907 View My Garage	My vote is for verna - It is the best... __________________ Completing one year on 27th November 2009 to "Insurance - Ask me" Thread. - *Rupesh Jadavji Vora.*

19th January 2009, 17:29	#14 (permalink)
Technocrat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pune Posts: 7,860 View My Garage	Note From Mod - Additional options added & previous votes removed __________________ The Holy Trinity: Traction, Torque and Tarmac

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