Decided Moving to a Diesel Hatch. But Which one ?

[P3T3R]

My suggestions would be:
-Punto
-Polo
-Fabia
-Figo
-Micra/Pulse

[akshay380]

Regarding Figo appearing underpowered, you may want to check with Rippers thread. Figo TDCi Titanium

[Kapil Kaushik]

Just an update...
Have bought a Used Esteem

[machi vijay]

Have bought a Used Esteem

Is it diesel or petrol

[machi vijay]

Is it diesel or petrol

I donot know why this post has been 'lol'led here. IIRC Esteem was sold in diesel version also which had a Peugeot TuD 5 diesel engine.

A link of comparo between Accent CRDI and Esteem Di:
Maruti Esteem diesel vs Hyundai Accent CRDi - Business Standard Motoring

[Satan_diesel]

I have driven a POLO TDI highline & Figi TDci EXI for close to 4500 kms each.

12/10 times i will pick the POLO keys.

- I personally like revy cars , ( cars that are happy to be revved ) POLO is very happy to be revved hard , while Figo is very sheepish when revved.
- If your spending 8 + , why not get something premium like POLO , figo interiors , & the exterior paint quality are very poor.
- The window glass thickness of Figo is very less, bikers chatting next to me at trffic signals are pretty audible. I find the POLO cabin much more insulated.


i 20 though very premium , it lacks handling & steering feel.
Both Polo & Figo are great handlers. But POLO's ride quality is way way better .

I have personally never liked Swift's design.

But from your esteem purchae it seems your heading Swift way . Swift is a far better car than Figo .

[greenhorn]

I was told certain TUD5 parts are hard to get hold of. so do take care

[Jugnu Sidhu]

I was told certain TUD5 parts are hard to get hold of. so do take care

Which parts exactly , i may need to stock them up for my car

[Digital Vampire]

Go for Swift ZDI only because it is better than Figo in perfromance.

Good Move by Fiat.

Swift easily overtakes figo due to its performance.

Thanks for being the flag-bearer and brand ambassador in your individual capacity. Much appreciated!

Sir, it has been a pleasure having you onboard. Your in-depth evaluation of the industry, vehicles, precise evaluation of their pros n' cons, improvement suggestions and market analysis has been of extreme use to not just me and this forum but also to the industry, so much so that I'm now forcing my brother and cousins to sell their Figo TDCi, i20 CRDi, Punto 90 and buy a Swift ZDi. Thanks very much!

Looking forward to your continued and valuable contributions.