Ford fiesta or Viva CRDi

abhibh · 7th December 2005, 16:40

Hi,

Lets Compare Viva CRDi and Fiesta TDCi

Build Quality: Ford wins

Interiors: Again ford wins

Exteriors: Hmm 50 - 50

Comfort: Ford Fiesta all the way.

Acerage/FE: Both will be same but again time will tell coz hyundai dealers say 18 KMPL in CRDi and it gives 18 to almost everyone without AC. So i think ford will be also like 20 - 22 as they commit.

Performance: Accent win in pickup and stuff. As fiesta top speed is 155 and accents is 170

Engine: Fiesta wins with 4 cylinder engine and it is very refined engine.

Noise/Vibrations: Fiesta again.. There are vibration sensors too...

Space: Fiesta got better Boot space and leg room.

So overall Fiesta a better... and i have seen the 1st fiesta delivered. Its in Black Colour but its 1.4 Petrol.

kashd · 7th December 2005, 17:01

Guys I drove both Accent crdi and Ford (Diesel and Petrol). Ford is good as you all have analysed in all respect other than initial pickup. The noise level in diesel is extremely low and difficult differentiate with petrol one. Crdi is amazing in pickup but noise hurts. Well with both are equal on cost (on road price fully loaded around 8-8.2 lacs) I think Fiesta is a better bet. Though I am still not very sure of 23 KMPL advertisement.

DCEite · 7th December 2005, 19:09

I will go with Ford Fiesta anyday, specially if it is City only driving. Ford has got very good driveability in City, but in Outright performance, Accent wins. so,
Comfort+Refinement+Driveability=Ford
Performance+A.S.S=Hyundai

cheers..

cnu · 7th December 2005, 19:37

This weeks Auto Show featured road test of Fiesta 1.6 petrol and the diesel. The diesel engine is an all alluminium engine and is extremely refined. Has got excellent torque at low RPMs which means less gear shifts so very friendly in the city. Engine noise does not intrude into the cabin and Fiesta also has better leg space for rear seats. Overall Fiesta outscores Accent in many areas. There is no point in going for an Accent which is up for a facelift sooner.

.anshuman · 7th December 2005, 19:55

go in for the fiesta its lot more refined ,more spacious,has freshness feel that will last long,its better thought car and the only sore point is performance which is not as good as the hyundai but i bet when you will drive the fiesta it will never feel undepowered but dont expect second or thid gear wheelspins and that push from the seat and its got a nice bottom end that will be a boon in city driving and the car is expected to be more efficient than accent.

Insane Devil · 9th December 2005, 12:50

abhibh , u must be kiddin when u say the Interior quality of Fiesta is better!

i had a testdrive of the Diesel and petrol fully loaded Fiesta's, and the interior quality in all except the TOP END PETROL, is HORRIBLE! ugh! see the door pads! they suck big time, and as usualy the plastic is hard plastic, like in Endeavour , where in just with ur nails u can put scratches on the dash!
The top end petrol version comes with leather and better doorpads.but dash quality still remaine 3rd grade. unfortunately for Ford!

Looks, Exterior Quality, Comfort, definately the Fiesta is great here.
Fuel Economy: well, both are gonna give the same mileage! the difference will surely not be worth talkin.

Performance: Well, Fiesta has better low end pickup, Accent's CDRi engine has the initial pickup lag, which i jus hate so much, but its present in all of Hyundai's CRDi engines! less in some, more in other.

Space, vibrations : Fiesta has bigger boot, and inside its a tad roomier than Accent. Vibrations definately less than Accent.

Overall Fiesta is a good car, but then, it lacks the A.S.S that Hyundai provides and also the Maintenence Economy that Hyundai gives, FORD just cant match it. every ford sparepart is quiet expensive compared to other cars in that segment!
Imagine ford pricing the Mondeo's Headlights costlier than the Merc E-Class'es! at times i think, not jus Skoda, but even FORD is into doping!

nitrous · 10th December 2005, 01:45

My opinion is the Ford Fiesta would suit u right.
Its fuel effiecient, silent, comfortable.
About the low maintenance part, i suggest u get the extended warranty and u might be able to sleep peacefully for 3-4 yrs.

Mpower · 10th December 2005, 03:47

I would go for a Fiesta simply because its the new kid on the block. I mean the Accent has been around for like ages ...unchanged and every gully has an Accent....why would I spend all that money for such an old shape.

devarshi84 · 10th December 2005, 08:34

Td both. If you find both equally tempting then....

1. go for the fiesta if you want a new car.
2. go for the accent if you want a tried and tested product with lots of freebies and discounts.

Max · 12th December 2005, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mpower

I would go for a Fiesta simply because its the new kid on the block. I mean the Accent has been around for like ages ...unchanged and every gully has an Accent....why would I spend all that money for such an old shape.

exactly, this is why i didn't bought accent CRDI last year and went with new honda city

devarshi84 · 13th December 2005, 02:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max

exactly, this is why i didn't bought accent CRDI last year and went with new honda city

exactly and now you will find the NHC parked in each and every driveway in a year too.

kashd · 13th December 2005, 19:08

well no comments on NHC in each driveway. Atleast my drive way will feature Fiesta TDCi.....and i guess with the current figure of fiesta booking and 5-6 wks waiting, many driveways will also feature fiesta.

adya33 · 13th December 2005, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

exactly and now you will find the NHC parked in each and every driveway in a year too.

is that suppose to be bad?
if a product is good & everyone is getting it then buying same thing is bad ?
I am really curious

Mpower · 13th December 2005, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

exactly and now you will find the NHC parked in each and every driveway in a year too.

Thats why the launched the ZX model already with refreshing new looks. Accent was here long before NHC and still hasnt changed.

abhibh · 13th December 2005, 22:18

Hi,

No that doesnt suppose to be bad.. i think they just want to say that the car will become common as NHC... in some years..

Tell me if i am wrong..

Quote:

Originally Posted by adya33

is that suppose to be bad?
if a product is good & everyone is getting it then buying same thing is bad ?
I am really curious

7th December 2005, 16:40	#16
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Hi, Lets Compare Viva CRDi and Fiesta TDCi Build Quality: Ford wins Interiors: Again ford wins Exteriors: Hmm 50 - 50 Comfort: Ford Fiesta all the way. Acerage/FE: Both will be same but again time will tell coz hyundai dealers say 18 KMPL in CRDi and it gives 18 to almost everyone without AC. So i think ford will be also like 20 - 22 as they commit. Performance: Accent win in pickup and stuff. As fiesta top speed is 155 and accents is 170 Engine: Fiesta wins with 4 cylinder engine and it is very refined engine. Noise/Vibrations: Fiesta again.. There are vibration sensors too... Space: Fiesta got better Boot space and leg room. So overall Fiesta a better... and i have seen the 1st fiesta delivered. Its in Black Colour but its 1.4 Petrol. Last edited by abhibh : 7th December 2005 at 16:44.
	() Thanks

7th December 2005, 17:01	#17
kashd BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 77 Thanked: 8 Times	Guys I drove both Accent crdi and Ford (Diesel and Petrol). Ford is good as you all have analysed in all respect other than initial pickup. The noise level in diesel is extremely low and difficult differentiate with petrol one. Crdi is amazing in pickup but noise hurts. Well with both are equal on cost (on road price fully loaded around 8-8.2 lacs) I think Fiesta is a better bet. Though I am still not very sure of 23 KMPL advertisement.
	() Thanks

7th December 2005, 19:09	#18
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,413 Thanked: 2,517 Times	I will go with Ford Fiesta anyday, specially if it is City only driving. Ford has got very good driveability in City, but in Outright performance, Accent wins. so, Comfort+Refinement+Driveability=Ford Performance+A.S.S=Hyundai cheers..
	() Thanks

7th December 2005, 19:37	#19
cnu BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR/HYD Posts: 297 Thanked: 114 Times	This weeks Auto Show featured road test of Fiesta 1.6 petrol and the diesel. The diesel engine is an all alluminium engine and is extremely refined. Has got excellent torque at low RPMs which means less gear shifts so very friendly in the city. Engine noise does not intrude into the cabin and Fiesta also has better leg space for rear seats. Overall Fiesta outscores Accent in many areas. There is no point in going for an Accent which is up for a facelift sooner.
	() Thanks

7th December 2005, 19:55	#20
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	go in for the fiesta its lot more refined ,more spacious,has freshness feel that will last long,its better thought car and the only sore point is performance which is not as good as the hyundai but i bet when you will drive the fiesta it will never feel undepowered but dont expect second or thid gear wheelspins and that push from the seat and its got a nice bottom end that will be a boon in city driving and the car is expected to be more efficient than accent.
	() Thanks

9th December 2005, 12:50	#21
Insane Devil BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 987 Thanked: 173 Times View My Garage	abhibh , u must be kiddin when u say the Interior quality of Fiesta is better! i had a testdrive of the Diesel and petrol fully loaded Fiesta's, and the interior quality in all except the TOP END PETROL, is HORRIBLE! ugh! see the door pads! they suck big time, and as usualy the plastic is hard plastic, like in Endeavour , where in just with ur nails u can put scratches on the dash! The top end petrol version comes with leather and better doorpads.but dash quality still remaine 3rd grade. unfortunately for Ford! Looks, Exterior Quality, Comfort, definately the Fiesta is great here. Fuel Economy: well, both are gonna give the same mileage! the difference will surely not be worth talkin. Performance: Well, Fiesta has better low end pickup, Accent's CDRi engine has the initial pickup lag, which i jus hate so much, but its present in all of Hyundai's CRDi engines! less in some, more in other. Space, vibrations : Fiesta has bigger boot, and inside its a tad roomier than Accent. Vibrations definately less than Accent. Overall Fiesta is a good car, but then, it lacks the A.S.S that Hyundai provides and also the Maintenence Economy that Hyundai gives, FORD just cant match it. every ford sparepart is quiet expensive compared to other cars in that segment! Imagine ford pricing the Mondeo's Headlights costlier than the Merc E-Class'es! at times i think, not jus Skoda, but even FORD is into doping!
	() Thanks

10th December 2005, 01:45	#22
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	My opinion is the Ford Fiesta would suit u right. Its fuel effiecient, silent, comfortable. About the low maintenance part, i suggest u get the extended warranty and u might be able to sleep peacefully for 3-4 yrs.
	() Thanks

10th December 2005, 03:47	#23
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,729 Times View My Garage	I would go for a Fiesta simply because its the new kid on the block. I mean the Accent has been around for like ages ...unchanged and every gully has an Accent....why would I spend all that money for such an old shape.
	() Thanks

10th December 2005, 08:34	#24
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Td both. If you find both equally tempting then.... 1. go for the fiesta if you want a new car. 2. go for the accent if you want a tried and tested product with lots of freebies and discounts.
	() Thanks

13th December 2005, 19:08	#27
kashd BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 77 Thanked: 8 Times	well no comments on NHC in each driveway. Atleast my drive way will feature Fiesta TDCi.....and i guess with the current figure of fiesta booking and 5-6 wks waiting, many driveways will also feature fiesta.
	() Thanks