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Ford Figo Aspire Vs Maruti Swift Dzire: Aspiration Or Desire?
The top selling car in the Indian market is a compact sedan—the Swift Dzire. It was launched initially in 2008, but did not appeal to many.
Later in 2012, the second generation Dzire kicked off the compact sedan segment in India and many followed it in hot pursuit, which also made carmakers design cars specially for the Indian market like the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent and the Tata Zest.
The newest entry to this segment however is the Ford Figo Aspire, the first sub-4 meter sedan in India from Ford.
So how does it fare when compared to the Swift Dzire in terms of pricing, design, engine specification, features and safety? Here's a detailed look at the two:
Pricing:
Ford
Figo
Aspire:
The
Aspire
is
priced
between
INR
4.89
lakh
to
INR
8.24
lakh.
The Dzire starts from INR 5.16 lakh and the top of the line variant is priced at INR 7.90 lakh.
Both prices are ex-showroom Delhi.
Design:
Ford
Figo
Aspire:
The
Aspire
is
an
eye
catching
vehicle.
The
bold
Aston
Martin-inspired
front
grille
is
the
most
prominent
feature
up
front.
The
headlamps
and
the
car's
waistline
enhance
the
overall
look
of
the
car,
giving
it
a
bold,
sporty
image.
Swift
Dzire:
The
Swift
Dzire
has
been
around
for
long
and
it
recently
had
a
facelift.
The
significant
upgrade
to
the
cars
tall
design
are
the
headlamps
and
the
chrome
touch
for
the
front
grille.
Features:
Ford
Figo
Aspire:
The
Figo
Aspire
comes
loaded
with
features
such
as
leather
seats
MyFord
Dock
SYNC
with
AppLink,
MyKey
technology,
USB
and
Aux-in
connectivity,
power-folding
ORVMs,
automatic
climate
control
and
lots
of
storage
places.
Maruti
Swift
Dzire:
The
Dzire
on
the
other
hand,
features
engine
start/stop
button,
an
accessory
socket
for
the
rear
seats,
audio
system
with
bluetooth
connectivity
and
reverse
parking
sensor.
Engine Specification:
Ford
Figo
Aspire:
The
Aspire
is
available
with
a
choice
of
three
engine
options—a
1.2-litre
petrol
engine
that
produces
88
PS
a
1.5-litre
petrol
engine
that
produces
112
PS
and
a
1.5-litre
diesel
engine
that
produces
100
PS.
The
engines
are
mated
to
a
manual
or
an
automatic
gearbox.
Maruti
Swift
Dzire:
The
Dzire
is
offered
with
a
choice
of
either
a
1.2-litre
petrol
engine
that
produces
83
PS
of
power
or
a
1.3-litre
Fiat-sourced
turbo
diesel
engine
that
produces
75
PS.
Like
the
Aspire,
the
Dzire
too
is
offered
with
an
automatic
transmission.
Mileage:
This is an area of concern for many Indian customers. The Figo Aspire delivers 18.2 kpl with the petrol engine and 25.8 kpl for the diesel engine. The Dzire returns a fuel efficiency of 20.85 with the petrol engine while the diesel engine delivers 26.59 kpl.
Safety:
This is another criteria which is of growing concern in India. Improved safety features are increasingly becoming a standardised feature in the country. The Figo Aspire comes with standard dual airbags for the front, while the top end version gets six airbags, including side and curtain airbags. This is one important feature the Dzire misses out on aside from the top end variant, which gets two airbags.
Verdict:
Ford has surely got the right product for India with the Aspire's performance, safety, features, and most importantly, the pricing. What gives the Dzire an edge over the Aspire is Maruti's service network which is found in every nook and corner. It comes down to whether you wish to aspire towards value for money or desire ease of service.
