Fiesta 1.6 SXI vs NHC VTec

vnabhi · 28th May 2007, 17:00

I posted a similar query on Orkut in Feb, and got similar responses. But I settled for a Fiesta 1.6 sxi that came with ABS. I also went in for alloy wheels.
I test drove both with family and felt Fiesta was far better in handling and in attention to detail. The only negatives are lesser room in the back and inability of the cd player to play mp3.
But GC was important to me, and my pal who owns a NHC told me that all Hondas (City, Civic and Accord) have low ground clearance. I have bitter memories of my wife's Kinetic Honda scooter thudding against the smallest of speed-breakers. This mattered a lot to me , so I had no hesitation to drop Honda from my list, despite whatever merits it had.

abhilashvk · 28th May 2007, 17:42

If you are looking at pure driving fun, then its 1.6 SXi. If you are looking at a good resale value, lower service/maintenance costs and back seat comfort then go for Vtec. Given an option I prefer Honda to Ford, especially in India where Vtec has a "snob" value.

abhilashvk · 28th May 2007, 17:45

Sorry, Missed out in my previous post..the front seats of Fiesta is very narrow and potentially unconfortable if you are a stout person. Honda City have wider seats.

reignofchaos · 28th May 2007, 17:54

TD the Mitsubishi Cedia Select. If you are spending so much, VTEC is a waste of money IMHO. The Honda badge doesn't deserve that kinda premium.

brraj · 29th May 2007, 16:19

Its the Fiesta 1.6 sxi for its driving pleasure.

In city you can drive it easily compared to NHC because of its GC, Width.
In highway it handles very well with ABS option.
1lkh cheaper than NHC.

RacingForIndia · 30th May 2007, 19:25

So which one have you decided to buy? Would also like to know your reasons for narrowing down on the car of your choice.

Equus · 30th May 2007, 22:15

Why does any talk about the NHC Vtec have to have a mention that its not as good as the OHC Vtec? Sigh...

drpullockaran · 30th May 2007, 22:59

Wait on till June 2nd week for the release of the Optra Diesel.
If there ever was a drivers diesel car under 10lakhs this is it; at least in the Indian context.
I have given many links in other threads about the engine it is going to come with and shall repeat them here. It will be an engine with 150bhp at 4000rpm and

31.6Kg/M from 2000 to 3600rpm. I am getting ready to part with my 4 year old GTX if the OPTRA pulls better in the real world; in June when the bank loan with ICICI concludes and then in all probability its going to be the OPTRA diesel. I am praying they do not load the price too high like they did in the case of the SPARK. Read about the engine in the following links.
Green Car Congress: Chevrolet Europe to Highlight Diesel Announcements at Paris Show
Chevrolet Optra Diesel Details, Chevrolet Optra Diesel Specifications, Chevrolet Optra Diesel Price , Comparison - Automotive at MaxAbout.com
Chevrolet's New SUV at Straight Frm The Heart
Daewoo-made Chevrolet Captiva SUV - car magazine, auto reviews at motiontrends.com
Holden Captiva - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chevrolet's New Captiva SUV Debuts At Geneva Motor Show
CARSCOOP
Bye and wear your seat belts.

reignofchaos · 30th May 2007, 23:35

^^The optra diesel plant is 120bhp not 150 AFAIK. It might be detuned for india.

devarshi84 · 31st May 2007, 12:35

From the two ford fiesta is certainly better.

cedia is certainly better than vtec.

appuchan · 31st May 2007, 13:53

Expecting a 150 bhp diesel south of a million would most probably remain a wish. Also its good to see the fortunes of this Daewoo car improving after a simple rebadging!

ashwin_seattle · 6th June 2007, 04:56

Among the two, heart woudl say Fiesta but mind would say NHC. But if your budget allows, why not SX4 Zxi. There are a no of threads proving its virtue.

udit78 · 6th June 2007, 10:50

any day go for Honda VTEC... i have the same and it is a trouble free car. Yes, heard new features coming soon at same price... wait for it.

Deepz · 6th June 2007, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by reignofchaos

^^The optra diesel plant is 120bhp not 150 AFAIK. It might be detuned for india.

Is that 120 bhp after de-tuning or before?

girishg · 6th June 2007, 20:35

VTEC without a doubt.

Reliability, After Sales Service, Resale Value.

All would be better in the VTEC.

28th May 2007, 17:00	#16
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,958 Thanked: 2,393 Times View My Garage	I posted a similar query on Orkut in Feb, and got similar responses. But I settled for a Fiesta 1.6 sxi that came with ABS. I also went in for alloy wheels. I test drove both with family and felt Fiesta was far better in handling and in attention to detail. The only negatives are lesser room in the back and inability of the cd player to play mp3. But GC was important to me, and my pal who owns a NHC told me that all Hondas (City, Civic and Accord) have low ground clearance. I have bitter memories of my wife's Kinetic Honda scooter thudding against the smallest of speed-breakers. This mattered a lot to me , so I had no hesitation to drop Honda from my list, despite whatever merits it had.
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28th May 2007, 17:42	#17
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calic Posts: 367 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	If you are looking at pure driving fun, then its 1.6 SXi. If you are looking at a good resale value, lower service/maintenance costs and back seat comfort then go for Vtec. Given an option I prefer Honda to Ford, especially in India where Vtec has a "snob" value.
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28th May 2007, 17:45	#18
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calic Posts: 367 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	Sorry, Missed out in my previous post..the front seats of Fiesta is very narrow and potentially unconfortable if you are a stout person. Honda City have wider seats.
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28th May 2007, 17:54	#19
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	TD the Mitsubishi Cedia Select. If you are spending so much, VTEC is a waste of money IMHO. The Honda badge doesn't deserve that kinda premium.
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29th May 2007, 16:19	#20
brraj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 913 Thanked: 1,282 Times	Its the Fiesta 1.6 sxi for its driving pleasure. In city you can drive it easily compared to NHC because of its GC, Width. In highway it handles very well with ABS option. 1lkh cheaper than NHC.
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30th May 2007, 19:25	#21
RacingForIndia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 482 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	So which one have you decided to buy? Would also like to know your reasons for narrowing down on the car of your choice.
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30th May 2007, 22:15	#22
Equus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 423 Times	Why does any talk about the NHC Vtec have to have a mention that its not as good as the OHC Vtec? Sigh...
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30th May 2007, 22:59	#23
drpullockaran BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ERNAKULAM Posts: 962 Thanked: 385 Times	All you guys wait up for the diesel Optra Wait on till June 2nd week for the release of the Optra Diesel. If there ever was a drivers diesel car under 10lakhs this is it; at least in the Indian context. I have given many links in other threads about the engine it is going to come with and shall repeat them here. It will be an engine with 150bhp at 4000rpm and 31.6Kg/M from 2000 to 3600rpm. I am getting ready to part with my 4 year old GTX if the OPTRA pulls better in the real world; in June when the bank loan with ICICI concludes and then in all probability its going to be the OPTRA diesel. I am praying they do not load the price too high like they did in the case of the SPARK. Read about the engine in the following links. Green Car Congress: Chevrolet Europe to Highlight Diesel Announcements at Paris Show Chevrolet Optra Diesel Details, Chevrolet Optra Diesel Specifications, Chevrolet Optra Diesel Price , Comparison - Automotive at MaxAbout.com Chevrolet's New SUV at Straight Frm The Heart Daewoo-made Chevrolet Captiva SUV - car magazine, auto reviews at motiontrends.com Holden Captiva - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chevrolet's New Captiva SUV Debuts At Geneva Motor Show CARSCOOP Bye and wear your seat belts.
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30th May 2007, 23:35	#24
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	^^The optra diesel plant is 120bhp not 150 AFAIK. It might be detuned for india.
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31st May 2007, 12:35	#25
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	From the two ford fiesta is certainly better. cedia is certainly better than vtec.
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31st May 2007, 13:53	#26
appuchan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangy Posts: 642 Thanked: 27 Times	Expecting a 150 bhp diesel south of a million would most probably remain a wish. Also its good to see the fortunes of this Daewoo car improving after a simple rebadging!
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6th June 2007, 04:56	#27
ashwin_seattle BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: seattle/chandig Posts: 122 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Among the two, heart woudl say Fiesta but mind would say NHC. But if your budget allows, why not SX4 Zxi. There are a no of threads proving its virtue.
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6th June 2007, 10:50	#28
udit78 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 249 Thanked: Once	any day go for Honda VTEC... i have the same and it is a trouble free car. Yes, heard new features coming soon at same price... wait for it.
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6th June 2007, 20:35	#30
girishg BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 88 Thanked: 0 Times	VTEC without a doubt. Reliability, After Sales Service, Resale Value. All would be better in the VTEC.
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