The hatchback section is one of the most popular in the modern urban cities in India. This is mainly because of the rise of small nuclear families in these urban metros, where hatchback is the best option for a small personal vehicle. As a result, popular automobile brands in India have designed a range of hatchbacks, which have become popular choices for people. The Polo from German Volkswagen, Swift from the indigenous Maruti and Elite i20 from Hyundai are the most sought-after models in India. Their success has forced them to be pitted against each other for a comparative survey.
A Comparative Overview of Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Swift and Hyundai Elite i20
Design: Hyundai has always been signature in its design and outclassed many in its years of upheaval. Now, the Elite i20 clearly shows a marked changed in the design and styling. Hyundai was known to follow a Fluidic Design; however, it has now opted for storm-edge styling. This means that the looks of the new car have been increasingly sharper, which has contributed to the rise of its sales. This new feature has made it more successful than Polo or Swift. For that matter, Polo is somewhat better placed than Swift as the former has some changes; but Swift has gone with the same trademark looks of Maruti models.
A Comparative Overview of Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Swift and Hyundai Elite i20
Engine: Under the hood, the Elite i20 uses the same 1.2 litre Kappa2 petrol mill and the 1.4 litre CRDi diesel. It is capable of producing a power of 82 PS at a maximum torque of 115 Nm. The Polo on the other hand powered by a 1.2 MPI produces around 75 PS of power at a 110 Nm of torque. The Swift on the other hand leads the diesel pack producing 75 PS of power at 190 Nm torque with a 1.3 litre engine.
A Comparative Overview of Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Swift and Hyundai Elite i20
Pricing: The Swift from Maruti is priced lowest at 4.42 lakh INR and gives good value-for-money. Next placed is the Elite i20, which is tagged at 4.56 lakh INR. The base model of Polo starts at 5 lakh INR, making it the costliest among the three. When it comes to diesel models, Swift is tagged at 5.46 lakh INR, followed by i20 at 6.10 lakh. Polo is again the most expensive at 7.37 lakh INR.
