Continuing on the Car Comparison Series on Car Blog India, today I am going to review two fresh looking hatchbacks, Maruti Ritz Vs Ford Figo, both these cars have their own unique styling and plus points to consider. In this article I will go into the detailed comparison of Ford Figo Diesel And Ritz Diesel by Maruti Suzuki. In this post, I am comparing the diesel variants. Check out the comparison of Ford Figo Petrol VS Maruti Ritz Petrol here.
Ford Figo Vs Maruti Ritz Exterior Styling
The styling of both Ford Figo and Maruti Ritz are fresh new and modern. I personally like looks of Ritz better than that of Figo viewing from front. From side and rear, I like the styling of Figo better. So as far as looks are concerned, I would rate them almost equally as both have modern looks which most buyers prefer.
Both come with stylish crystal head lamps, body colored bumpers and door handles, fog lamps and stylish grille. Ritz is more on a tall boy design compared to Figo which is based on a more conventional wider design. For taller people, Ritz will be slightly more comfortable to get in and out of the car. For averaged height people up to 6 feet height and below, Figo will be as comfortable too. I personally prefer wider design like Figo as they give more pleasant feel to be inside it.
Ford Figo diesel Exterior Dimensions :
Length = 3795mm; Width = 1680mm; Height = 1453mm;
Maruti Ritz diesel Exterior Dimensions :
Length = 3715mm; Width = 1680mm; Height = 1620mm;
Considering the exterior dimensions, the comfort for rear passengers will be almost same in terms of width, but again, taller people will feel more comfortable in Ritz because of more head-room.
Ford Figo diesel Engine Vs Maruti Ritz diesel Engine
Engine Specifications of Ford Figo diesel:
- 4 Cylinder
- 1399 CC CRDI Engine
- Max Power – 69 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Max Torque – 160 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- 5 Speed Manual transmission
Engine Specifications of Maruti Ritz diesel:
- 4 Cylinder Water Cooled Engine
- 1248 CC CRDI Multijet Engine
- Max Power – 75 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Max Torque – 190 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- 5 Speed Manual transmission
Considering that Ritz has a smaller cubic capacity engine and still delvers more power and much more torque compared to the Figo, Ritz comes out to be a clear winner on the performance side. This is because of high performance Fiat Multi-jet CRDI engine which is the heart of Maruti Ritz, Maruti Swift and Swift Dzire diesel variants.
Ford Figo Interiors Vs Maruti Ritz Interiors
Ford Figo gives Maruti Ritz a tough competition when it comes to the interiors. Maruti Ritz is a costlier car compared to Figo, but styling of Figo Interiors is at par in styling with the Ritz. The feel of quality of plastic is slightly better in Ritz though.
Ford Figo Interiors
Ritz also is has winning point here because of its tall boy design, it is able to give more space vertically and more space on the dashboard. It feels more spacious inside a Ritz than what it fells inside a Figo. One thing that most Figo lovers crib is the absence of power windows from the feature list of Figo which you can get in Maruti Ritz.
Maruti Ritz Interiors
Price Of Ford Figo diesel Vs Price Of Maruti Ritz diesel
The price difference between Ford Figo and Ritz is the biggest differentiating factor, but there is a price to pay for the features you get.
Cost Of Ford Figo diesel In Delhi (Ex-Showroom)
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- Price of Ford Figo 1.4L TDCi LXi is Rs. 4,47,900
- Price of Ford Figo 1.4L TDCi EXi is Rs. 4,72,900
- Price of Ford Figo 1.4L TDCi ZXi is Rs. 4,96,900
- Price of Ford Figo 1.4L TDCi Titanium is Rs 5,29,900
Cost Of Maruti Ritz diesel, Metallic Color In Delhi (Ex-Showroom)
- Price of Maruti Ritz 1.2 LDI BS-IV is Rs.4,74,525
- Price of Maruti Ritz 1.2 VDI BS-IV is Rs.5,09,642
- Price of Maruti Ritz 1.2 ZDI BS-IV With ABS is Rs.5,27,981
After Sales Service Of Ford Figo Vs Maruti Ritz
This is one area where Maruti Ritz seems to have a large advantage of belonging to India’s largest car service network run by Maruti Suzuki. Although ford has its presence in almost all cities in India, but not as extensively as Maruti does. If you live in urban areas, it will not matter much to you if you buy a Ford or a Maruti, but if you live at a place where you don’t have a service center nearby, it may become a hectic task to get your car’s regular maintenance. So check out the nearest service center before making your final decision between Figo and Ritz.
Car Blog India verdict – Ford Figo diesel Vs Maruti Ritz diesel
My take on this is clearly Maruti Ritz Diesel, because of the Engine performance. I know the price difference is about 30 thousand in the consequent models, but with a powerful engine, Ritz is worth it. If you are on a tight budget go for Figo, else, Ritz is the car to go for.
For detailed Specifications of Maruti Ritz And Ford Figo, check out the following links –
Maruti Ritz Features Specifications And Review
Ford Figo Specification, Features, Price and Looks
