The hatchback segment of the Indian car market is filled with a wide number of options for consumers, depending on their choice and budget. There is a small car like Tata Nano that is affordable for all and there is the Volkswagen Polo, which caters to those who like high-quality vehicles. Two cars that compete in Indian in budget section of the hatchback segment are Hyundai Eon and Chevrolet Spark. Let’s take a look at how these two fare against each other.
Like all Hyundai vehicles that have been launched in the past half a decade, Eon features a stylish and futuristic design. The clear headlamps, chrome grille, large intake and integrated rear spoiler with stop lamp are the highlights of Eon’s exteriors. Other features of exteriors include body coloured door handles, front fog lamps and rear bumper.
Interiors of Hyundai Eon come with features like floor console storage, map pocket with bottle holder, climate control system and pedestal space. Power windows, rear parcel tray and internally adjustable outside mirror ensures complete convenience for passengers. This car comes in two petrol versions that are powered by 0.8-litre MPi and 1.0-litre Kappa engines. These variants produce power levels of 55 BHP and 68 BHP, respectively.
Chevrolet Spark is the quintessential city hatchback that is ideal for travelling short distances. It features an aerodynamically efficient exterior with a crisp framework. The appearance of this car boasts of clear glass headlamps, stylish rear tail lamps and satin silver roof rails. Spark has dual tone interiors for a better look along with an Optimax cabin, which maximises the space available for passengers.
Convenience and comforts available in this car include power windows, power steering, audio system and internally adjustable ORVM. This Chevrolet hatchback is powered by a 1.0-litre engine that churns out 60 BHP of peak output and up to 86.8 Nm of torque.
Hyundai Eon, in a lot of aspects, trumps the Chevrolet Spark, be it features, engine options and performance. The vehicle from Hyundai is stylish, efficient and comes within the budget of almost all car buyers in India.
