The small segment cars are evaluated not only based on the compactness in their size, but also based on their brand, look and mileage. In this review, we deal with three cars which compete each other in these factors:-
Maruti Ritz,
Chevrolet Beat and
Hyundai i10. These three cars have similarity in Engine capacity, interior and exterior dimensions etc. All those who prefer youthful, cute looking and efficient performance hatchbacks will choose any of these three cars. Let's take a look at the features of these cars:
DesignMaruti Ritz, Chevrolet Beat and Hyundai i10 - they all have a cute look. Hyundai i10 is a bit older than the other two while both Maruti Ritz and Chevrolet Beat are entirely modern.
Chevrolet Beat have the same look as that of other new generation Chevrolets. Large grill, large Chevy logo and large headlight, musculine bumper and bonnet. The rear door handle resides in the glass area which makes it unique from any other cars in India. The spoiler has been integrated to the body itself.
The rear end of
Maruti Ritz is a bit radical. The rear end which projects outwards upto the hatch door glass area is a unique feature of Ritz. In design, Ritz have similarity to new generation Marutis. Though it looks smaller than Swift, Maruti Ritz and Swift have similar size. The interior space in Ritz is greater in Ritz when compared to Swift.
The major design features of
Hyundai i10 are: 3D clear lens headlamp, chromium emblem, small radiator grill, large air dam, large bumper, roof antenna, multi-reflector fog lamp. Apart from these features, electronic sun roof is available in top models.
InteriorsAll three cars have enough interior space.
The light black interior of Chevrolet Beat is apt for India. Other features are :- gentle finish, beautiful fabric seats, enough leg space and storage space, stereo and AC controls at the center. The console including the speedometer is located behind the steering. The console in Beat resembles a video game screen.
The Maruti Ritz has the same platform as that of Swift. The interior finish resembles that of a large car. Major features are:- console mounted gear, tachomater similar to that in A-Star. The stereo controls are mounted on the leather covered steering.
The interior of Hyundai i10 has biege-black colour combination. The high quality black tilt steering with three spokes, cute AC vents and power window switches are major features of i10. There is large storage space in the dash and central console. Large seats which give good support to the passenger, powerful AC, comfortable central console gear which can only be seen in larger SUVs are other features.
Driving and ComfortAll three cars have 1.2L petrol engines with high performance and mileage.
The 4 cylinder 1199cc engine which satisfies Euro-4 standards generates a max.power of 79.4Bhp @ 6200rpm and a max.torque of 108Nm @ 4400rpm. The reason for good pickup of Beat is the power delivered by the engine without encumbrance and the relatively light weight-965kg. Breaking performance is efficient and gear transmission is comfortable.
Maruti Ritz is powered by Suzuki's new 1.2L K-series petrol engine. The K-12 M engine satisfies Bharath-4 standards. The 4-cylinder 1197cc engine generates a max.power of 84Bhp @ 6000rpm and a max.torque of 113Nm @ 4500rpm. The seating and journy in the rear seat is comfortable. Console mounted gear as in i10 makes gear shift comfortable.
Hyundai i10 features a powerful, small sized, light weight super performance Kappa engine which generates a power of 79Bhp @ 5200rpm and a maximum torque of 112NM @ 4000rpm. The DOHC technology is responsible for silent and vibrationless working of this engine. Console mounted gear makes gear shift comfortable. Another major feature is electrical power steering. Hybrid seats and improved suspension makes journey comfortable. Top models include safety technologies such as ABS and airbags.
