Honda i-VTEC City

NEW HONDA CITY MODEL 2009, 1.3L SOHC ENGINE 16 Valve, 4 Cylinder I-
VTEC Engine. The New City 2009 vehicle was launched on Jan 27, 2009.

Honda City is equipped with a powerful and very effective air conditioning system with
heater to instantly transform the cabin into your comfort zone. The interior of this car is
extremely attractive and relaxing that gives an embracing feeling. Its rich and spacious
interior features advanced looking meter design, soothing color contrasts and
aerodynamic appeal promises its users with a spacious, comfortable and stylish lounge.

Special Features :

• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)

• driver seatbelt reminder
• childproof rear door locks
• Day/night mirror
• Door lock protector
• Front and rear Speakers
• Fuel Consumption display with warning

Available Colors :

• Habanero Red Pearl

• Polished Metal Metallic
• Bold Beige Metallic
• Crystal Black Pearl
• Alabaster Silver Metallic
• Toleta White

The specifications and other details of New Honda City Model 2009 are given below:

SPECIFICATIONS / CONVENIENCE
-Power steering with Tilt
COLOR Available: Black, White, A-Silver, D-Blue, Grey Polished Metal

Variants
This all new Honda City is available in two different models which are :

• Honda City E
• Honda City S
 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF HONDA CITY
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS E MT / S MT S AT
· Overall Length (mm) 4420
· Overall Width (mm) 1695 1695
· Overall Height (mm) 1480
· Wheelbase (mm) 2550
· Ground Clearance (mm) 160
· Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 42
· Kerb Weight (kg) 1100 1155
ENGINE
· Engine 1.5L (SOHC) 4 cylinder, 16 valve i-VTEC
· Displacement cc 1,497
· Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
TRANSMISSION
Synchronized, 5-
5AT with Paddle
· Type Speed Forward & 1
Shift & 1 Reserve
Reverse
PERFORMANCE
· Max. Power (PS/rpm) 118 / 6600
· Max. Torque, Nm @ rpm 146 @ 4800
SUSPENSION
Mc pherson Strut with Stabilizer, Coil
· Front Suspension
Spring
Torsion Beam Axle with Stabilizer, Coil
· Rear Suspension
Spring
STEERING
· Steering System Rack & Pinion
· Power Assisted Power Steering (EPS)
· Minimum Turing Radius(m) 5.3
 BRAKES
· Front Brakes Disc
· Rear Brakes Drum
TYRES & WHEELS
· Wheel Type Steel
· Wheel Size 15 X 5. 5 J
· Tyre 175/65 R15 (Tubeless)

Chevrolet SRV
General Motors launched India's first premium sports-back car - Chevrolet SRV in
June 2006. The stylish SRV has been alluring young car buyers of the country, with its
well-appointed plush interiors and sturdy exteriors. The automobile exudes controlled
power and is very safe and comfortable to drive. Chevrolet SRV offers good fuel
efficiency as well. The five-door hatchback is positioned in the C+ segment of cars.

Variants, Price And Color

The 1.6L Base (petrol) variant of Chevrolet SRV is available in three colors - Fiery
Red, Intense Black and Platinum Metallic. The price of this hatchback starts at Rs. 6.97
lakh (approx).

Technical Specifications of Chevrolet SRV

Overview

Model Chevrolet SRV

Body Type Hatchback

Number Of Doors 5

Seating Capacity 5

Fuel Capacity 60 liter

Dimensions

Length 4295 mm

Width 1725 mm

Height 1445 mm

Wheelbase 2600 mm

Ground Clearance 185 mm

Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m

Weight

Kerb Weight 1230 kg

Engine

Type 16V DOHC, VGIS petrol

Number Of Cylinders 4

Displacement 1598 CC

Transmission Manual

Max. Power 101 PS @ 5800 rpm

Max. Torque 140 Nm @ 4500 rpm

Suspension

Front Suspension MacPherson struts

Rear Suspension McPherson struts with dual link

Brake

Front Disc

Rear Drum

Steering Type Rack and Pinion, power assisted

Tyre Size 195/16 R 15

Ford Fiesta
Ford India launched its premium midsize sedan - Fiesta - in 2005. The car offers
exceptional driving comfort and is highly stable on Indian roads. It is manufactured
indigenously in India. Fiesta has an intrinsic appeal, which sets it apart from other
vehicles in its class. The automobile is designed to suit the Indian roads that are full of
bumps and potholes. It offers high degree of comfort to its occupants. Plush roomy
interiors, sporty exteriors and top-notch safety features characterize this sedan.

Variants, Price And Color

Ford Fiesta is available in seven variants - 1.6 Duratec ZXI, Duratec 1.6 SXI, 1.6 S, 1.4
Duratec Exi, Duratec 1.6 EXI (Pace Petrol and Diet Diesel), Duratorq 1.4 Zxi and
Duratorq 1.4 SXI. The car comes in a wide range of colors, including Flare, Jewel Violet,
Panther Black, Diamond White, Paprika Red, Vitro, Moon dust Silver and Platinum. The
sedan is priced at Rs 5.59 lakhs (approx).

Technical Specifications of Ford Fiesta

Overview

Model Ford Fiesta

Body Type Sedan

Number Of
5
Doors

Seating Capacity 5

Fuel Capacity 45 liters

Dimensions

Length 4282 mm

Width 1686 mm

Height 1468 mm

Wheelbase 2486 mm

Ground
168 mm
Clearance

Minimum
4.9 m
Turning Radius

Weight

Kerb Weight 1110kg -1150 kg

Engine

Type 16 Valve DOHC

Number Of
4
Cylinders

1388 cc - Duratec 1.4 EXI 1596 cc - Duratec 1.6 ZXI 1399 cc -

Displacement
Duratec 1.4 ZXI (TDCi) 1596 cc- Duratec 1.6 SXI

Transmission 5 speed manual

82 PS @ 6000 rpm - Duratec 1.4L EXI 101 PS @ 6500 rpm -

Max. Power Duratec 1.6L EXI/SXI 68 PS @ 4000 rpm - Duratec 1.4L ZXI
(TDCi)

127 Nm @ 4000 rpm - Duratec 1.4L EXI 143 Nm @ 3400 rpm -

Max. Torque
Duratec 1.6L 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm - Duratec 1.4L ZXI (TDCi)

Suspension

Independent McPherson struts with offset coil spring / twin tube

Front
damper units and lower L-arms with optimized bushes mounted on
Suspension
separate cross-member with stabilizer bar. Dual-path body mounts.

Semi-independent heavy-duty twist-beam with low package height

Rear Suspension coil springs with separate twin tube dampers. Dual-path body
mounts.

Brake

Front Ventilated Discs

 Rear Self Adjusting Drums

Steering Type Rack and Pinion

Tyre Size 175/65R 14

Skoda Auto India Private Limited unveiled Fabia in India in the Auto Expo of January
2008. With the launch of this hatchback, Skoda has entered into the compact cars market
of India. The company is already catering to the buyers of D-plus segment of luxury cars.
The sporty looks of Fabia make it stand out from the crowd,
while its interiors are quite impressive. Skoda Fabia is first-of-
its-kind in its sort. The super-hatch delivers good fuel Skoda Fabia
efficiency and is perfectly suited for all types of Indian roads.

Variants, Price And Color

The variants of Skoda Fabia are Ambiente 1.2 MPI HTP, Elegance 1.4 PD TDI and
Elegance 1.4 MPI HTP. The automobile is priced between Rs. 4.5 lakhs and Rs. 7.9
lakhs. The car is available in six colors, including Corrida Red, Satin Grey, Brilliant
Silver, Magic Black, Candy White and Cappuccino Beige.

Technical Specifications of Skoda Fabia

Overview

Model Skoda Fabia

Body Type Hatchback

Number Of
5
Doors

Seating Capacity 5

Fuel Capacity 45

Dimensions

Length 3992 mm

Width 1642 mm

Height 1513 mm

Wheelbase 2462 mm

Ground
146 mm
Clearance

Weight

Kerb Weight 1050/1060 /1125

Engine

Type 1.4L PD TDI (Diesel) 1.2L MPI HTP (Petrol) 1.4L MPI
 HTP(Petrol)

Number Of
3
Cylinders

1422 cc (1.4L PD TDI) 1198 cc (1.2L MPI HTP) 1390 cc (1.4L

Displacement
MPI HTP)

Transmission Manual

69 PS @ 4000 rpm(1.4L PD TDI) 70 PS @ 5400 rpm(1.2L MPI

Max. Power
HTP) 85 PS @ 5000 rpm(1.4L MPI HTP)

155 Nm @ 1600 rpm(1.4L PD TDI) 123 Nm @ 3000 rpm(1.2L

Max. Torque
MPI HTP) 132 Nm @ 3800 rpm(1.4L MPI HTP)

Suspension

McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion

Front Suspension
stabilizer

Rear Suspension Compound link crank-axle

Brake

Front Ventilated discs

Rear Drums

Steering Type Rack and Pinion, Power-assisted

Tyre Size 185/60 R 14

Hyundai Verna
Hyundai Motors India Ltd launched Verna, an improvised version of the popular car -
Accent, in 2006. A medium-sized sedan, Verna stands out from the crowd of luxury cars
because of its international styling and powerful performance. Its high fuel efficiency and
plush interiors are the main plus points. The flamboyant appearance of Verna sets the
pulse racing and has already made it a hit amongst the luxury car buyers.

Variants, Price And Color

Three models - i, Xi and Xxi - are available for the petrol-driven Hyundai Verna. The
diesel variant of the vehicle is CRDi VGT. The launch price of Hyundai Verna is Rs 6.19
lakhs (approx) for the petrol version and Rs 7.35 lakhs (approx) for the diesel version.

Technical Specifications of Hyundai Verna

Overview

Model Verna

Body Type Notchback

Number Of Doors 5

Seating Capacity 5

Fuel Capacity 45 Litres

Dimensions

Length 4310 mm

Width 1695 mm

Height 1490 mm

Wheelbase 2500 mm

Ground Clearance 170 mm

Minimum Turning
4.92 m
Radius

Weight

Kerb Weight 1152 kg

Engine
 VTVT - Variable Timing Valve Train (Petrol) CRDi with
Type
Variable Geometry Turbocharger (Diesel)

Number Of
4
Cylinders

Displacement 1599 cc (Petrol) 1493 cc (Diesel)

Transmission 5 Gears Manual

Max. Power 102 bhp @ 3000 rpm (Petrol) 109 bhp @ 2750 rpm (Diesel)

Max. Torque 14.9 kgm @ 3000 rpm (Petrol) 24 kgm @ 2750 rpm (Diesel)

Suspension

Front Suspension MacPherson Strut with coil springs and anti roll bar

Rear Suspension Coupled torsion beam axle

Brake

Front Ventilated Disc

Rear Drum/ Discs

Steering Type Rack & Pinion

Tyre Size 175/80R13

Sl. Comp
No. any
Dimensions Engine Performanc Brake
Mo Price Colour and weight e
del Expec s
ted
Black, Dimen.- 1.5L Max. Front
White, 4420x1695x1 (SOHC) Power(ps/rp Brakes
A- 480mm 4 m) =Disc
Silver, Weight- cylinder =118/6600 Rear
Rs.7 D-Blue, 1155kg , 16 Max Brakes
1. City lakhs Grey valve i- Torque(Nm =Rear
Hond i- appro Polishe VTEC @rpm)
a Vte x d Metal =146@4800
c
Fiery Dimen.- 16V Max. Front
Red, 4295x1725x1 DOHC, Power(ps/rp Brakes
Intense 445mm VGIS m) =Disc
 Black Weight- Petrol =101@5800 Rear
Rs.7 and 1230Kg rpm Brakes
2. SR lakhs Platinu Max =Rear
Chevr V appro m Torque(Nm
olet x Metalli @rpm)
c. =140@4500

Jewel Dimen.- 16V Max. Front

Violet, 4282x1686x1 DOHC Power(ps/rp Brakes
Panther 468mm m) =Ventil
Black, Weight- =82/6000 ated
Rs.7 Diamon 1150Kg Max Disc
3. lakhs d Torque(Nm Rear
Ford Fies appro White, @rpm) Brakes
ta x Paprika =127@4000 =Self-
Red, adjustin
Vitro, g
Moon Rear
dust
Silver
and
Platinu
m.
Corrida Dimen.- 1.4L Max. Front
Red, 3992x1642x1 PD TDI Power(ps/rp Brakes
Rs.7 Satin 513mm (Diesel) m) =
4. Skoda Fabi lakhs Grey, Weight- 1.2L =69/4000 Ventilat
a appro Brillian 1125g MPI Max ed
x t Silver, HTP Torque(Nm Disc
Magic (Petrol) @rpm) Rear
Black, 1.4L =146@1600 Brakes
Candy MPI =Rear
White HTP(Pe
and trol)
Cappuc
cino
Beige.

White, Dimen.- VTVT - Max. Power Front

 Black, 4310x1695x1 Variabl =102 bhp @ Brakes
Red, 490mm e 3000 rpm =
Rs.7 Platinu Weight- Timing (Petrol) Ventilat
5. Hyun Ver lakhs m 1152Kg Valve Max ed
dai na appro Silver Train Torque(Nm Disc
x (Petrol) @rpm) Rear
=14.9 kgm Brakes
@ 3000 rpm =Rear
(Petrol)

From this Comparative study it is clear that Honda City is much better one comparable
to its Price, Style, Brand Image, Engine, speed, etc..