Hatchbacks or small cars contribute the most to the Indian automobile market and if you are actually looking for a nice small car then the the number of options one has is more than enough.
So today we will we comparing the diesel versions of two of the small cars present in the market, Ford Figo and Tata Indica Vista, of which the latter got a recent facelift while former exists for quite some while.
Tata Indica Vista Exteriors Vs Ford Figo Exteriors
Talking about looks first, the Vista is an elegant looking car with enough chrome to make you feel that you are sitting in a premium hatch. The exterior design, though not designed well, looks fine and does not disappoint you. Sharp headlamps, body coloured ORVMs, chrome strips on rub rails and sides, dual tone alloys and a very solid built are some of the attention grabbing features.
The Figo is completely distinct and has a more powerful design. The short grille, large headlamps, flared wheel arches and a short design immediately turns your head. In spite of having less chrome on the body, the Figo looks much better. The aggression level and the overall feel is very good.
Ford Figo Dimensions
- Length = 3795mm
- Width = 1680mm
- Height = 1427mm
- Wheelbase = 2489mm
Tata Indica Vista Dimensions
- Length = 3795 mm
- Width = 1695 mm
- Height = 1550 mm
- Wheelbase = 2470 mm
There is not much difference in the proportions of the two cars and both are marginally ahead of each other in one or the other. The Figo being more towards the ground has a longer wheelbase whereas the Vista has a slightly better width and is appreciably taller than the Figo.
Tata Indica Vista Interiors Vs Ford Figo Interiors
image – Ford Figo Diesel
image – Tata Indica Vista
On the inside both the cars have a very different interior. The Vista has a centrally positioned instrument cluster with seamlessly integrated AC Vents. The beige colour of the upholstery is nice and elegant and gives an upmarket feel. Highlighting features include ABS with EBD, audio system with AUX-in, USB support and Blue S technology(Bluetooth connectivity), rear power outlet, height adjustable driver seat, steering mounted audio controls etc. The car also has the best in class legroom.
Ford Figo has a sportier interior with protruding circular AC vents and conventionally positioned instrument cluster. Despite being all black from the inside, the metallic silver garnish on the door trims, around the ac vents and central panel looks really good. The overall fit, finish and appearance of the Figo is much better and also is very sporty so our vote goes to Figo.
Tata Indica Vista Diesel Engine Vs Ford Figo Diesel Engine
Ford Figo Diesel Engine Specifications
- 4 Cylinder 1.4 Litre Diesel Engine
- Displacement 1399 CC CRDI Engine
- Max Power – 68 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Max Torque – 160 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- 5 Speed Manual transmission
- ARAI Certified Mileage of 20 KMPL
Tata Indica Vista Diesel Engine Specifications
- 4 Cylinder Quadrajet, 1.3 Litre CRDI diesel engine
- Displacement of 1248 CC
- Max Power of 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Max Torque of 190 Nm @ 1750-3000 RPM
- 5 Speed Manual Transmission
- ARAI Certified mileage of 22.30 KMPL
Going over the specifications of both the Figo gets a bigger engine producing 68 BHP of max power and 160 Nm of torque at 2000 RPM. The Vista gets a engine which is better in terms of power and torque. Mileage also is an important aspect where the Vista takes the lead with a certified 22.3 KMPL mileage over Figo’s 20 KMPL.
Tata Indica Vista Diesel Performance & Handling Vs Ford Figo Diesel Performance & Handling
Ford has always delivered the best in class handling and the legacy is carried by the Figo. Whether its a sharp turn on the city road or a stretched out highway, the Figo is quiet and amazing. Although Tata has come along way with its Indica line-up, the Vista still needs a little bit of work but the overall feedback is good enough. The handling is also satisfactory and does not disappoint you whatsoever the situation is.
Tata Indica Vista Diesel Vs Ford Figo Diesel Price
Ex-showroom Delhi price of Ford Figo Diesel is:
- Price of Ford Figo 1.4L TDCi LXi is Rs. 4.59 Lakhs
- Price of Ford Figo 1.4L TDCi EXi is Rs. 4.96 Lakhs
- Price of Ford Figo 1.4L TDCi ZXi is Rs. 5.19 Lakhs
- Price of Ford Figo 1.4L TDCi Titanium is Rs 5.57 Lakhs
Tata Indica Vista Price Ex-Showroom Delhi
- Tata Indica Vista QUADRAJET LS : Rs. 4.79 Lakh
- Tata Indica Vista QUADRAJET LX : Rs. 5.28 Lakh
- Tata Indica Vista QUADRAJET VX : RS 5.46 Lakh
- Tata Indica Vista QUADRAJET ZX : RS. 6.06 Lakh
Ford has priced the Figo well below many other cars which gives it a little edge over those models. The base variant is priced at 4.6 Lakh and the ladder stops at the top end Titanium at 5.57 Lakh. The Vista starts at 4.79 Lakh which is 20 k more expensive than base Figo, and finishes at the 6.06 Lakh which is again Rs.50,000 more than the top end Figo.
Both the companies have followed a similar strategy and offer all the features like ABS EBD, dual airbags, seatbelt warning systems etc. with the top-end model only. The base models are to attract customers who can sacrifice features over price.
Car Blog India verdict – Tata Indica Vista Diesel Vs Ford Figo Diesel
No doubt the Figo is priced better and is almost comparable to the Vista but has a less powerful engine. Also the Figo comes from Ford’s stable which has always impressed on quality and driving pleasure. So if you are looking for a low on features car and want just enough space and power go with the Figo LXi as Tata’s are less known for reliability.
Even if you want a feature rich car opt for the Figo Titanium as it 50k less expensive but if you are more interested in features like beige interiors, power outlet at the back, chrome inserts then Vista will be an obvious choice. If i were asked to choose one of them, definitely Figo titanium would have been my choice.
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