Manza vs dZire vs Logan vs ikon vs Accent

[350Z]

The rate of new car buyers in entry level sedan's segment is growing rapidly in India, Hatchback owners are willing to upgrade from their tiny bootless cars to entry level sedan segment.

There was already a good competition going in this segment and after the launch of Tata's Indigo Manza Yesterday, Things can become more confusing for many car buyers out there.

I would like to know your honest and true opinions on which car would you prefer between the Indigo Manza, Maruti Suzuki Swift dZire, Hyundai Accent & Ford ikon.

I've done a brief comparision of all these models, Below;


Tata Indigo Manza

Engine Options:

1) Quadrajet (Diesel) :
4 Cylinder, 1248 cc CRDi producing horse power of 90PS at 4000 RPM and Max. Torque of 200 Newton Meters.

2) Safire (Petrol):
4 Cylinder, 1386cc MPFi petrol engine with IPR producing horse power of 90PS at 6000 RPM and 116NM of torque.

Variants Available:

• Aqua
• Aura
• Aura ABS
• Aura+

Dimensions:

Length - 4413mm
Width - 1703mm
Height - 1550mm
Wheelbase- 2520mm
Ground Clearance -165mm
Boot Space - 460litres


Price:

Petrol / Diesel

Aqua: Rs. 4,80,000 / Rs.5,70,000
Aura: Rs.5,15,000 / Rs.5,99,000
Aura+: Rs.5,90,000 / Rs.6,75,000
Aura ABS: Rs.5,40,000 / Rs.6,29,000
(Ex. Showroom New Delhi)

Official Website:
www.cars.tatamotors.com/IndigoManza/index.html


Maruti Swift dZire

Engine Options:

1) Petrol
4 Cylinder 1298CC, 87 BHP and 11.3 kgm of Torque.

2) Diesel
4 Cylinder 1248cc, 75BHP and 19.38kgm of Torque.

Variants Available:

• LXi
• VXi
• ZXi
• LDi
• VDi
• ZDi

Dimensions:

Lenght-4160mm
Widht-1690mm
Height-1530mm
Wheelbase-2390mm
Ground Clearance- 170mm
Boot Space-440 litres

Price:

Petrol / Diesel

Lxi/Ldi : Rs.5.06lacs / Rs.5.98,000
Vxi/VDi: Rs.5.56lacs / Rs.6.45,000
Zxi/Zdi: Rs.6.50lacs / Rs.7.32,000
(Ex.Showroom Delhi)

Official Website:
www.marutidzire.com


Mahindra-Renault Logan

Engine Options:

1) Petrol:
4 Cylinder, 1390cc/1598cc, 75/85 BHP producing 11.2/13.04kgms of Torque.

2) Diesel:
4 Cylinder Turbocharged, 1461cc, 65BHP producing 16.3 Kgm of Torque.


Variants Available:

• 1.4 GL
• 1.4 GLE
• 1.4 GLX
• 1.6 GLX
• 1.6 GLS
• 1.5 DLE
• 1.5 DLX
• 1.5 DLS
• 1.5 DLSX

Dimensions:

Length:4247mm
Width:1740mm
Height:1534mm
Wheel Base:2630mm
Ground Clearance:172mm
Boot Space: 510litres

Price:

Petrol / Diesel

1.4 GL : Rs. 5.26,000
1.4 GLE: Rs.5.52,000
1.4 GLX: Rs.5.79,000
1.6 GLX: Rs.6.22,000
1.6 GLS: Rs.6.51,000
1.6 GLSX: Rs.6.81,000
1.5 DLE: Rs.6.77,000
1.5 DLX: Rs.7.24,000
1.5 DLS: Rs.7.68,000
1.5 DLSX: Rs.7.89,000

Official Website:
www.mahindrarenault.com/logan_play/intro.html


Ford ikon

Engine Options:

1) Petrol
4 Cylinder 1299cc, 70BHP and 10.7kgm Torque.

2) Diesel
4Cylinder1399cc, 67BHP and 16.31Kgm Torque.


Variants Available:

• 1.3 Flair
• 1.4 TDCi

Dimensions:

Length: 4145mm
Width: 1632mm
Height:1440mm
WheelBase:2486mm
Ground Clearance: 175mm
Boot Space: 400litres

Price:
1.3 Flair: Rs.5.10,000
1.4 TDCi: Rs.5.74,000


Official Website:
www.india.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1178851583208&pagename=Page&c=DFYPage


Hyundai Accent

Engine Options:

1) Petrol
4 Cylinder 1495cc producing 95 BHP and 12.7kgm of Torque.

Variants Available:
Executive

Dimensions:

Lenght: 4250mm
Width:1670mm
Height: 1370mm
Wheelbase: 2440mm
Ground Clearance: 172mm
Boot Space: 380litres

Price:
Executive: Rs.5,49,000

Official Website:
http://hyundai.co.in/accentwebsite/newaccent.asp?pagename=design_ext


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350Z

 

[napster]

my choice : DZire, and then logan for the power it offers.

 

[Shynish M]

DZire for me - because its value for money.
Manza - too early to comment.
Hyundai Accent - Out Dated.
Ford Ikon - Out Dated.

 

[RSM]

Dzire - Selling in good numbers, just because its from Maruti and VFM. Worst sedan car.
IKon & Accent - Very less features, good but very old cars.
Manza - Looks to be promising, but we have to wait.

My vote for future - Manza

I don't see Logan in the poll list. anyway this is last for me.

 

[350Z]

Thanks for informing this RSM, Logan has been added in the poll.

My vote is actually tie between dZIre and Manza.
Accent is living on its final stages and something same with ikon as well, All the difference is that Ford doesn't wants to give up easily so they keep updating the ikon, Otherwise it needs a major facelift or a complete replacement now.


Drive Safe!
350Z

 

[Arun]

My pick would be the Logan.
It is sensibility at it's best. Nothing to hush-hush about. A plain driver's car.

 

[RSM]

Forgot[sorry] - Excellent post 350Z. Its nice and detailed comparision.

Keep up the good work.

 

[type-r]

i know this is early to comment
but i voted for Manza
i think a winner is born

 

[im_hummer_freak]

If this question was asked to me a few months back i would have said that its difficult to choose between the ikon and dzire. The reason for that is that i had driven ikon and was sold on its driving pleasure. I had heard about very good performance of the dzire but it was always shadowed by its ugly looks. I never liked the dzire. But recently tested a dzire and this machine has got me on my knees with its performance. here i'm talking about the diesel dzire. Its got everything needed from a car. the power is very well distributed throughout the powerband. even at speeds like 120-130kmph the car very eagerly pushes towards north of 150kmph. and it does all this with very good road manners. i am impressed with it. be it suspension, or the air-con, be it the gearshifts, or the stock music system. everything falls in place like it should. and at then end of the day it also returns fuel efficiency figures of 20+kmpl. and the price tag makes it even more exciting.
dzire is my current choice as it is too early to comment on the indigo manza.
ikon comes 2nd for me for its sheer driving pleasure.(wish they still had the 1.6L option running)
the logan comes third for me for its durability and long lasting built. its built to clock large figures n the odometer.although there's nothing exciting aboout the car. its there to deliver and thats it.
the accent although a good car is outdated now. and i personally never liked the accent for its cramped interior space.

 

[raj_5004]

out of the list, i would prefer the manza but if in reality, i would prefer an i20 over the manza.

 

[Zinam]

I would prefer Manza as it seems to be a really excellent package!

Its an VFM too :)

Most of us here says that its too early to comment! But i dont believe it.

Because TATA launched vista last year which was the best ever car from TATA.

Now Manza, the trend setter & benchmark for TATA!

Kudos TATA, Still way to go !!

 

[350Z]

That is alright Zinam, No doubt that feature wise and look wise Manza is best in class, But what about the long term reliability?
I voted for dZire mainly because of its long term reliability which is one of a very important factor when buying a car, Also Maruti's the friendly and best After Sales Service network, This is where Tata Motors still lack.

Forgot - Excellent post 350Z. Its nice and detailed comparision.
Keep up the good work.

Thanks.

Drive Safe!
350Z

 

[Zinam]

That is alright Zinam, No doubt that feature wise and look wise Manza is best in class, But what about the long term reliability?
I voted for dZire mainly because of its long term reliability which is one of a very important factor when buying a car, Also Maruti's the friendly and best After Sales Service network, This is where Tata Motors still lack.


Thanks.

Drive Safe!
350Z

I agree Vibhor! But please dont forget that indicas are still the hottest selling Cabs :)

So can a manufacturer sell a car without long term reliability? Obviously no!

We cannot tell that TATA cars are unreliable. They are, they are improving a lot now a days & according to me they are in the right path.

Its just my challenge for Maruti Ask them to come out of JV of Suzuki & tell them to launch a single car in INDIA! Then i will agree that Maruti is the best brand!

Hey guys, No offences meant! just my view on manufacturers

 

[Crazy cat]

I would have simply selected Logan, as it is a overall better car. But its current market condition is not the best.

So, its Manza for me.

@zinam, majority of shares of Maruti are owned by Suzuki. Our government now don't have any stakes in it. Hence they renamed the company as MSIL now. It isn't about JV, they control the company.

 

[anuprav]

My vote goes to Manza.