23-Oct-2012
By Purushottam
Price: 9,03,800
Superiority of Figo Diesel over Alto 800
Pros : both are equally desirable according to the range
Cons : lesser features in Maruti Alto 800 than in Ford Figo
Maruti Alto 800 is a small budget car as compared to Ford Figo Diesel ZXi variant. Due to higher price range of Ford Figo, it has got more features that Maruti Alto 800. But if someone desires a car with decent features and low budget can go for Maruti Alto 800. Maruti Alto 800 is tagged between 2-3 lakh and Ford Figo between 5-6 lakh.
Ford Figo Diesel ZXi houses 1399cc 1.4L, Duratorq Diesel engine which outputs the maximum power of 69PS@4000rpm and the maximum torque of 160Nm@2000rpm. Being a diesel car it has lower fuel economy of 14.8 kmpl on city roads and 19.7 kmpl on highways and has the pickup of 153 kmph. The 5 speed manual transmission is mated with Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering wheel to give a great performance.
The steering column is tilt adjustable and multi – functioning for the ease of driver. Powerful AC, power windows, dual tone fabric upholstery, adjustable seats, cup holders, luggage compartment lamp, excellent stereo system with speakers, halogen head lamps, rear window defogger, center locking, anti theft alarm and key less enter are the main features of the car.
In Maruti Alto 800 there is F8D, 3 cylinder petrol engine which outputs the power of 48PS@6000rpm and the peak torque of 69Nm@3500rpm. It can produce the mileage of 17.5 kmpl on city roads and 22.74 kmpl on highways and also the pickup of 18 secs. The presence of comfort and safety features like AC, power steering, adjustable seats, engine immobilizer, rear washer and wiper, dual tone interiors, fabric door trims, digital clock, adjustable headlamps have well supported the car.
Comments (2)
Recently new Ford Figo has been launched and this car comes with advanced features..
Riya
Saturday, October 27, 2012
ReplyThis car comes with good safety features..