In the entry-level sedan segment, there are a plenty of options to choose for Indian customers. Companies like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Chevrolet are competing with each other in order to gain a significant market share. With models like Swift DZire, Sail and Indigo eCS, the entry-level segment has a lot of cars competing for the top spot. Thereby, in order to assess the rivalry between these three cars, a comprehensive comparison has been done below.
As far as engine configurations are concerned, Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is comes in both petrol and diesel options. The petrol version gets a K-Series unit with VVT technology having a displacement of 1197 cc. Peak power produced by this unit is 86 bhp and highest torque level is 114 Nm. On the other hand, the diesel version of Swift DZire derives its power from 1.3-litre DDiS unit that produces 74 bhp of power and 190 Nm of torque.
Coming to Chevrolet Sail, it is also offered in both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol variant of Sail is powered by a 1.2-litre engine that pumps out 85 bhp of power and 113 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the diesel version of Sail is more powerful than its sibling as it generates 77 bhp of output and 205 Nm of peak torque.
In Indigo eCS, Tata Motors offers three different engine options, out which two are diesel and one is petrol. Diesel units comprise 1.4-litre CR4 and 1.4-litre TDI BS III while in petrol, the company has given a lighter 1.2-litre MPFI powertrain. As far as output statistics of all three engines are concerned, 1.4-litre CR4 gives away 88 bhp and 140 Nm of torque. On the other hand, 1.4-litre TDI BS III compliant variant possess an ability to generate 88 bhp of power and 135 Nm of torque. Coming to the last, the petrol engine of Indigo eCS gives away 63 bhp of power and 100 Nm of torque.
Talking about the exterior design of all these sedans, it must be said that Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire clearly leads the pack with its sporty body structure as compared to rivals. On the other hand, Chevrolet Sail and Tata Indigo eCS are based on a conventional design philosophy that looks practical. As far as interiors are concerned, Swift DZire ranks much ahead than its counterparts as it gets an impressive centre console coupled with soothing backlit illumination.
Coming to the most important factor, price of vehicles, All three cars carry almost the same price tags without much of a difference. Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is available at Rs. 5.03 lakh for base variant while the top-specification trim costs around Rs. 7.59 lakh. Chevrolet Sail comes at almost the same price as its range starts from Rs. 5.12 lakh and goes on till Rs. 7.5 lakh. While talking about price of Tata Indigo eCS, it is the most economical car in its segment, available at an introductory price of Rs. 4.99 lakh, which goes on till Rs. 6.03 lakh for top-end variant.
To sum things up, it must be mentioned that even though output figures of Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire are not that great, this car still is a better choice as it is technically more sorted compared to rivals. Considering price tag and overall design structure, Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is a better buy as it is also the default choice of many when it comes to the entry-level sedan segment.
