Fiesta Vs Linea Vs Verna - which is the best diesel?

Accelerator · 25th February 2009, 12:57

Linea has come in the segment and how...
Good overall package.. but there are some departments where she struggles.. But what about the existing models.. the big diesel duo - the Fiesta and the Verna...?

While I vouch for the Fiesta in the city driving and the economy (my perception) the Verna is a powermonger as well...

So which one is the best of the lot..?

amit · 25th February 2009, 13:22

Here we go again. I am waiting for the fireworks to start here.

arsenik · 25th February 2009, 13:29

If you want excellent straight-line acceleration, nothing beats the Verna...
If you want great cornering dynamics and handling, nothing comes close to the Fiesta, thanks to the responsive chassis..
Linea is a good car to be chauffeured around in....

that's my take on it.!.!

Personally, I would go for the Verna.... (and get the RED Koni springs installed :P handling isn't too great)

revhappy · 25th February 2009, 13:44

I would buy the Diesel Verna especially for its killer engine and similar price as the Linea and Fiesta.

If the price is same, then performance always wins over anything else. After all performance is what matters.

In case of getz crdi the price is higher than the swift ddis and hence you dont see that many getz crdi's around.

But Linea is a FIAT and that too underpowered so no way will I select it.
If it is petrol then Fiesta S is for me.

Cheers,
Nitin

downsouth · 25th February 2009, 13:44

IMO I think Linea is a new entrant and still has not been tested to be pitched against the other sedans. So this comparision is kind of irrelevant.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

Here we go again. I am waiting for the fireworks to start here.

I second that, now the mudslinging will start and bigger, faster etc. etc.

sameel · 25th February 2009, 13:46

After sales service, low cost spares and Insane power and acceleration Verna all the way

and yes a simple petes box and suspension works for 50-60k and you have the most lethal sedan !!

the rest are good in their own ways. but hey if you want to put a petrol sedan to shame you know where to look at

ms001 · 25th February 2009, 13:50

another LINEA vs the rest thread

let the fun begin..

breezydrive · 25th February 2009, 13:57

Let me try to rate them out of 10 in each of the following 10 deptts.,
Looks, space, comfort, power, ride/ handling, reliability, FE, A.S.S., resale and pride of ownership (individual)

S.no. Criteria Linea Fiesta Verna

1. Looks 8 7.5 7

2. Space 7 6.5 7.5

3. Comfort 7.5 7 8

4. Power 5 7 9

5. Ride/ Handling 7 8.5 6.5

6. Reliability 5 6 8

7. FE 7 9 6.5

8. A.S.S 5 6.5 8

9. Resale value 4 6 8
10. Pride of ownership 7 6.5 7
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TOTAL - 62.5 70.5 75.5

Mods unable to post in a tabulated form! Should I attach an excel sheet?

Accelerator · 25th February 2009, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms001

another LINEA vs the rest thread

let the fun begin..

Its everyone vs everyone buddy..
All are in the market.. pity the diesel buyer.. confused to the extremes..
Linea has entereed a teritorry which has been very interesting...

Mileage ..? or power..? or Linea?

MalluDude · 25th February 2009, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by breezydrive

Resale value 4 6 8

How do you calculate the resale value for a vehicle that's been in the market for a month? On what basis is that rating of 4 vis-a-vis the others?

rudrah · 25th February 2009, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by amit

Here we go again. I am waiting for the fireworks to start here.

I'm like this after reading the thread and your post...

Let the cheergirls in for some more entertainment!

predatorwheelz · 25th February 2009, 14:19

Assuming your status message ("I drive way too fast" etc!) means anything, its Verna all the way.

I have driven all 3, and except looks (Linea) and handling (Fiesta) would rate the Verna better in all aspects.

romeomidhun · 25th February 2009, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by arsenik

Personally, I would go for the Verna.... (and get the RED Koni springs installed :P handling isn't too great)

Then why did you go for the Fiesta?

Nuts4wheels · 25th February 2009, 14:25

[COLOR=black][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Contrary to much belief the linea boasts of great space and class leading features. The one thing going for linea would be the technology it has brought along. Features like blue tooth compatibility make life easy behind the wheel. The limited color option and poor Brand feedback will hurt, seems to be a set back as we are left with no choice. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=black][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Fiesta seems to enjoy the same rut too. The fiesta may be a great car to drive in the city but lacks on fronts like appeal and performance. The new fiesta has also dried up of steam. [/FONT][/COLOR]

diabloo · 25th February 2009, 14:28

Its here since 40 odd days. ACI had their hands on Linea last year itself and they gave an award too

. How much time more is required for Linea to settle itself?

Quote:

Originally Posted by downsouth

IMO I think Linea is a new entrant and still has not been tested to be pitched against the other sedans. So this comparision is kind of irrelevant.

Since Linea is the market, comparison is inevitable. Why must Linea hide?
Other way of looking at this thread is, its Fiesta vs the rest thread or Verna vs the rest thread

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms001

another LINEA vs the rest thread

let the fun begin..

25th February 2009, 12:57	#1
Accelerator BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 47 Thanked: 13 Times	Fiesta Vs Linea Vs Verna - which is the best diesel? Linea has come in the segment and how... Good overall package.. but there are some departments where she struggles.. But what about the existing models.. the big diesel duo - the Fiesta and the Verna...? While I vouch for the Fiesta in the city driving and the economy (my perception) the Verna is a powermonger as well... So which one is the best of the lot..?
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25th February 2009, 13:22	#2
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	Here we go again. I am waiting for the fireworks to start here.
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25th February 2009, 13:29	#3
arsenik BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 102 Thanked: Once View My Garage	If you want excellent straight-line acceleration, nothing beats the Verna... If you want great cornering dynamics and handling, nothing comes close to the Fiesta, thanks to the responsive chassis.. Linea is a good car to be chauffeured around in.... that's my take on it.!.! Personally, I would go for the Verna.... (and get the RED Koni springs installed :P handling isn't too great)
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25th February 2009, 13:44	#4
revhappy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 330 Thanked: 15 Times	I would buy the Diesel Verna especially for its killer engine and similar price as the Linea and Fiesta. If the price is same, then performance always wins over anything else. After all performance is what matters. In case of getz crdi the price is higher than the swift ddis and hence you dont see that many getz crdi's around. But Linea is a FIAT and that too underpowered so no way will I select it. If it is petrol then Fiesta S is for me. Cheers, Nitin
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25th February 2009, 13:46	#6
sameel BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 268 Thanked: 3 Times	After sales service, low cost spares and Insane power and acceleration Verna all the way and yes a simple petes box and suspension works for 50-60k and you have the most lethal sedan !! the rest are good in their own ways. but hey if you want to put a petrol sedan to shame you know where to look at
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25th February 2009, 13:50	#7
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	another LINEA vs the rest thread let the fun begin..
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25th February 2009, 13:57	#8
breezydrive BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 750 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Let me try to rate them out of 10 in each of the following 10 deptts., Looks, space, comfort, power, ride/ handling, reliability, FE, A.S.S., resale and pride of ownership (individual) S.no. Criteria Linea Fiesta Verna 1. Looks 8 7.5 7 2. Space 7 6.5 7.5 3. Comfort 7.5 7 8 4. Power 5 7 9 5. Ride/ Handling 7 8.5 6.5 6. Reliability 5 6 8 7. FE 7 9 6.5 8. A.S.S 5 6.5 8 9. Resale value 4 6 8 10. Pride of ownership 7 6.5 7 -------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL - 62.5 70.5 75.5 Mods unable to post in a tabulated form! Should I attach an excel sheet? Last edited by breezydrive : 25th February 2009 at 14:01.
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25th February 2009, 14:19	#12
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,720 Thanked: 1,960 Times View My Garage	Assuming your status message ("I drive way too fast" etc!) means anything, its Verna all the way. I have driven all 3, and except looks (Linea) and handling (Fiesta) would rate the Verna better in all aspects.
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25th February 2009, 14:25	#14
Nuts4wheels Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Noida Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	[COLOR=black][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Contrary to much belief the linea boasts of great space and class leading features. The one thing going for linea would be the technology it has brought along. Features like blue tooth compatibility make life easy behind the wheel. The limited color option and poor Brand feedback will hurt, seems to be a set back as we are left with no choice. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']Fiesta seems to enjoy the same rut too. The fiesta may be a great car to drive in the city but lacks on fronts like appeal and performance. The new fiesta has also dried up of steam. [/FONT][/COLOR]
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