SX4 Zxi Vs Verna SX CRDi!
It’s not so right to compare a petrol Vs a diesel car. But Verna CRDi is almost close to a petrol car. Below are some points where I feel both cars differ. The technical specs and points where the cars don’t differ or slightly differ have been intentionally left out. Value for moneySX4 wins here with its features. Verna loses out mainly on airbag and alloy wheelsCostVerna is costlier than SX4 by roughly a lakh.
Fuel EfficiencyVerna wins here. Moreover it is diesel.
-TorqueVerna is a clear winner here with its amazing 240nm. The turbo lag is not that noticeable (unless you accelerate too fast)-=Alloy wheelsEven the top end model of Verna does not come with alloy wheels (maybe to keep the prices down)
-Air bagsSX4 has two. Verna none
-Folding rear seatSX4 cannot. Verna can do it at 60-40 split.
-Ground clearanceNo doubt SX4!
-Rear head roomSX4 has slight problems here. Especially if you have a tall passenger in rear centre.
-Rear leg roomIf the front seats are fully pushed back, the back passengers are cramped in Verna. Not so much in SX4.
-Boot spaceSX4 again.
-Maintenance costVerna dealer says service is required only once for every 10, 000Kms. But being diesel, the maintenance cost for this car could be slightly higher.
-Clarity about successVerna CRDi has been out since end of last year (2006) and is supposed to be a big success. It is too early to comment on SX4.
-Resale valueCRDi would have better resale value I feel
-Front Passenger comfortYou are more closer to road level in Verna than in SX4. SX4 was more comfortable to enter and exit
-Rear passenger comfort (3 people)Known bug in SX4. The centre armrest in SX4 protrudes out. Verna is better here.
-External designSX4 has better external looks. Verna is hardly noticed on road.
-Interior designSX4 design and quality is better. I felt there is too much biege plastic in Verna. The Verna test drive cars were already dirty. But the fabric of seats in Verna I felt would would attract less dirt than in SX4.
-Power steeringIn SX4 this is electrically controlled. Verna has hydraulic.
Immobilizer Verna misses this.
City driving comfortSX4 offered me a smoother drive in city.
Highway driving comfortVerna is a rocket on highways after 1900rpm
Audio SystemAudio controls on steering and tweeters are additional in SX4.
Turning radiusVerna has much better turning radius
Trunk room lightSX4 has this. Verna not.
Body color mud flapNot available even in top end model of Verna
Distance limit on serviceVerna does not have any km limit for its free services.
The difference between the two cars is not that vast, but a close evaluation brought out SX4 a winner.Nirmal