Swift Zxi vs. i20 Asta Diesel

vkochar · 11th November 2009, 10:44

That's a strange choice - a petrol 5 year old Hatch and a latest Diesel hatch.

performance wise both cars are equally good in their own ways.

Of course the i20 in my opinion is a more sensible buy though a bit pricey.

I'd say if performance is your main criteria - then why not the Fiesta 1.6 SXi ??

kartho · 11th November 2009, 11:46

i20 would probably be a better choice with the fresh looks and spacious interiors... there is no major difference in performance to debate... safety is definitely a lot better in i20. sorry for being blunt, but i personally would never feel that safe in maruti cars even if they were to give 6 air bags ! may be FE & cheap spares is their speciality area... so if you are not a cost conscious buyer, then you can take it off your list.

shalin1010 · 17th November 2009, 14:23

Hi all,

Thank you so much for your help an advice.

I just booked my black i20 1.4 CRDi Asta (with options) yesterday. Looking forward to a Pete's box post delivery

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Regards,
Shalin

kartho · 17th November 2009, 15:40

Hi Shalin

Could you share the OTR price and the freebies you are being offered ? I'd be interested to know what i can bargain for... I might end up with an i10, but if the bargain is good, would consider an i20 too !

Thanks.

shalin1010 · 21st November 2009, 23:25

Hi Kartho,

Quote:

Originally Posted by kartho

Hi Shalin

Could you share the OTR price and the freebies you are being offered ? I'd be interested to know what i can bargain for... I might end up with an i10, but if the bargain is good, would consider an i20 too !

Thanks.

I booked the top of the line 1.4 CRDi Asta Manual. It costs me around 8L on road with sunroof and 6 airbags.

As far as the freebis are concerned, I'm getting teflon and anti-rust coating with the floor and boot mats + mud flaps. Alloys are standard

Regards,
Shalin

11th November 2009, 10:44	#16
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	That's a strange choice - a petrol 5 year old Hatch and a latest Diesel hatch. performance wise both cars are equally good in their own ways. Of course the i20 in my opinion is a more sensible buy though a bit pricey. I'd say if performance is your main criteria - then why not the Fiesta 1.6 SXi ??
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11th November 2009, 11:46	#17
kartho BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 132 Thanked: 2 Times	i20 would probably be a better choice with the fresh looks and spacious interiors... there is no major difference in performance to debate... safety is definitely a lot better in i20. sorry for being blunt, but i personally would never feel that safe in maruti cars even if they were to give 6 air bags ! may be FE & cheap spares is their speciality area... so if you are not a cost conscious buyer, then you can take it off your list.
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17th November 2009, 14:23	#18
shalin1010 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi all, Thank you so much for your help an advice. I just booked my black i20 1.4 CRDi Asta (with options) yesterday. Looking forward to a Pete's box post delivery -- Regards, Shalin
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17th November 2009, 15:40	#19
kartho BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 132 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi Shalin Could you share the OTR price and the freebies you are being offered ? I'd be interested to know what i can bargain for... I might end up with an i10, but if the bargain is good, would consider an i20 too ! Thanks.
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