New Hyundai iGen i20 Vs New Maruti Swift–Which Petrol Car Is More Worthy For Indian Market

Our car comparison series has been getting a lot of appreciation and because of this only we are encouraged to work more on the same. In this post we will compare the petrol variants of Hyundai iGen i20 and Maruti Swift 2011.

New Hyundai iGen i20 Exteriors Vs New Maruti Swift Exteriors

New Hyundai iGen i20 Interior Vs New Maruti Swift Interior

Engine Specifications:

Make / Specification	Hyundai iGen i20	Maruti Swift
Displacement (cc)	1200	1200
Engine	Kappa Engine	K12 MPFI Engine
Engine Technology	Dual VTVT	VVT
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Max. Power (hp)	83@6000rpm	87@6000rpm
Max. Torque (Nm)	114@4000rpm	113@4500rpm
Transmission	5 speed manual	5 speed manual
Mileage (Kmpl)	18.6	20
Kerb Weight (Kg)	1000	990

Vehicle Dimensions:

Make / Specification	Hyundai iGen i20	Maruti Swift 2011
Overall Length	3995mm	3850mm
Overall Width	1710mm	1695mm
Overall Height	1505mm	1510mm
Overall Wheelbase	2525mm	2430mm

Hyundai iGen i20 Vs Maruti Swift  Handling and Performance:

Although Hyundai iGen i20 improves on the steering feedback and suspension settings, it is still not as sporty and precise as Maruti Swift which is one of the best handling cars in the price segment. Although New Swift may feel less comfortable on bad roads, but because of its stiffer suspensions, it does handle much better than the i20.

Hyundai iGen i20 Vs  Maruti Swift  Price:

Hyundai iGen i20	Maruti Swift 2011
Era – Rs.4.73 Lakhs	LXi – Rs.4.44 Lakhs
Magna – Rs.4.97 Lakhs
Magna (O) – Rs. 5.27 Lakhs	Vxi – Rs.4.90 Lakhs
Sportz – Rs.5.75 Lakhs
Asta – Rs.6.21 Lakhs	Zxi – Rs.5.68 Lakhs
Asta (O) Sun Roof – Rs.6.65 Lakhs
Sportz AT – Rs.7.67 Lakhs

The Hyundai i20 is priced at a premium to the Swift. The base petrol variant of Swift is nearly Rs. 29,000 cheaper than the base petrol variant of i20. The top-end variant of Swift is Rs. 97,000 cheaper than the i20 top-end petrol variant.

Similarly, the base diesel variant of the Swift is Rs. 54,000 cheaper than the i20 base diesel variant. The top-end variant of Swift is Rs. 68,000 cheaper than the i20 top-end diesel variant.

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Honda Siel Cars Announce New Price List After Union Budget 2012-13 | Honda Car Price Hike List 2012

Honda SIEL India Ltd. has announced the price increase in their cars officially on 21 March 2012 in India. The prices of all the cars starting from Honda Brio to the largest Honda Accord have gone up because of the new excise duty rates applicable after the Budget 2012-13 in India.

Honda Brio Variant New Price List After Budget 2012:

Model	Before budget 2012	After Budget 2012	Price Difference
Honda Brio E MT	3,95,000	3,99,000	4,000
Honda Brio S MT	4,35,000	4,40,000	5,000
Honda Brio S(O) MT	4,90,000	4,95,000	5,000
Honda Brio V MT	5,10,000	5,20,000	10,000

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Honda Jazz Variant New Price List After Budget 2012:

Model	Before budget 2012	After Budget 2012	Price Difference
Honda Jazz	5,60,000	5,75,000	15,000
Honda Jazz Select	5,85,000	5,99,900	14,900
Honda Jazz X	6,16,028	6,31,000	14,972

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Honda City Variant New Price List After Budget 2012:

Model	Before budget 2012	After Budget 2012	Price Difference
Honda City Corporate	6,99,000	7,09,500	10,500
Honda City E MT	7,70,000	7,75,000	5,000
Honda City S MT	8,20,000	8,26,500	6,500
Honda City V MT	8,70,000	8,78,250	8,250
Honda City V AT	9,42,000	9,51,000	9,000
Honda City V MT(Sunroof)	9,50,500	9,60,250	9,750
Honda City V AT(Sunroof)	10,22,500	10,33,000	10,500

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Honda Civic Variant New Price List After Budget 2012:

Model	Before budget 2012	After Budget 2012	Price Difference
Honda Civic S MT	12,22,000	12,58,600	36,600
Honda Civic V MT	13,21,900	13,62,700	40,800
Honda Civic V AT	13,96,700	14,40,600	43,900
Honda Civic V MT(Sunroof)	13,67,400	14,10,100	42,700
Honda Civic V AT(Sunroof)	14,42,100	14,87,900	45,800

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Honda Accord Variant New Price List After Budget 2012:

Model	Before budget 2012	After Budget 2012	Price Difference
Honda Accord 2.4 MT	19,61,000	20,28,500	67,500
Honda Accord 2.4 AT	20,37,000	21,07,600	70,600
Honda Accord 3.5 V6 AT	26,43,210	27,37,185	93,975

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2013 Koenigsegg Agera R | Koenigsegg Agera R Specification & Features

The 2013 Agera R is the result of Koenigseggs endless persuit for perfection.

The 2013 model features new Aircore hollow carbon fiber wheels, uprated power and enhanced aerodynamics. The Agera R has an incredible top speed of approximately 440 km/h (273  mph).

Recent Records for the Agera R: 0-300 km/h in 14.53 sec, 300-0 km/h in 6.66 sec, 0-200 mph in 17.68 sec, 200-0 mph in 7.28 sec.

The Agera R is the only roadster Hypercar with a detachable and stowable hardtop, bringing the best of two worlds. This in combination with 120 litres of luggage space, truly combine extreme performance with everyday usability.

The Agera  is available in left or right hand drive.

Performance

• Power output: 1140 hp at 7100 rpm – redline @ 7500 rpm
• Torque: over 1000 Nm from 2700 to 7300 rpm
• Max torque: 1200 Nm at 4100 rpm
• Turbo: 1.4 bar boost pressure, 0.5 bar boost pressure @ 2300 rpm, Full turbo spool up @ 2700 rpm
• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.9 seconds, 0-200 km/h 7,5 sec, 0-300 km/h, 14,5 sec, 0-300-0 km/h 21.2 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 12.7 sec
• Braking distance: 30.5m (100-0 km/h)
• Lateral g-force: 1.6 g
• Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 12,5 l/100km, Combined: 14,7/100km
• Weight-to-power ratio: 1.19 kg/hp (dry weight)
• Weight distribution: 44% front, 56% rear
• Emission levels: Euro V and lev 2

Aerodynamics

• Cd. 0,33 to 0,37 with adaptable rear wings.
• Frontal Area: 1.873 m2
• Total Downforce at 250 km/h: 300 kg
• Flat underside of chassis. Venturi tunnels at rear of chassis/body.

Dimensions

• Total length: 4293 mm (169″)
• Total width: 1996 mm (78.6″)
• Total height: 1120 mm (44.1″)
• Ground clearance: Rear: 100 mm (3.94″) Front: 100 mm (3.94″)
• Wheelbase: 2662 mm.
• Front track: 1700 mm. Rear track: 1650 mm.
• Front overhang: 885mm Rear overhang: 752mm
• Fuel capacity: 80 litres
• Luggage compartment: 120 litres (31.7 US gallons)
• Dry weight: 1330 kg
• Curb weight 1435 kg (all fluids plus 50% fuel)
• Maximum laden weight: 1650 kg (full tank, two passengers, full luggage)

Chassis

• Carbon fibre with aluminium honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks for optimal weight distribution and safety.
• Monocoque torsional rigidity: 65,000 Nm/degree.
• Weight including tanks: 70 kg.
• Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, two-way adjustable Öhlins gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated.
• Triplex damper in the rear.
• Electronically adjustable ride height. Front: Cro-Mo subframe, with integrated crash members.
• Rear: Semi-stressed engine and gearbox with support struts, for needle bearings and o-ringed wishbone bushings optimal rigidity and no engine inertia movements.
• Fully machined aircraft aluminium uprights, with SKF Le Mans specification 150mm angle contact ball bearings.
• GKN hollow/gun-drilled driveshafts.
• Koenigsegg Z-style progressive and lightweight anti-roll bars front and rear.

Engine

• Koenigsegg aluminum 5.0L V8, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, , titanium connecting rods, Dry sump lubrication, with negative crank pressure functionality
• Compression: 9.0:1
• Bore: 91.7 mm Stroke: 95.25 mm
• Carbon fiber intake manifold with optimized intake tracts. Dual 70 mm electronic throttle bodies.
• Sequential, multipoint fuel injection with dual injectors per cylinder.
• 4 high power fuel pumps with returnless fuel system configuration
• Twin turbo, 1.4 bar boost pressure. Combined with Koenigsegg reduced back pressure exhaust system.
• Tig-welded ceramic coated inconel exhaust system manifold with merge collector.
• Weight: 197 kg.

Engine Management

• Koenigsegg Engine Control Module with full OBD II and Flexfuel capability
  High Power coil on plug ignition system.

Transmission

• Specially developed 7-speed dual clutch, 1 input shaft transmission with paddle-shift.
• Electronic differential

Steering

• Rack and pinion power assisted steering. 2.7 turns lock-to-lock.
• Turning circle: 11 metres. TRW electro-hydraulic power-assisted.

Brakes

• Front brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 397 mm, 40 mm wide.
• 6-piston callipers. Power-assisted.
• Rear brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 380 mm, 34 mm wide.
• 4-piston callipers. Power-assisted.

Traction Control

• F1-style for optimal performance with 5 different handling modes.

Stability Control

• KES (Koenigsegg Electronic Stability).

Wheels

• Koenigsegg Aircore Carbon fiber wheels with centre locking
• Front: 19″ x 9.5″
• Rear: 20″ x 12.5″

Tyres

• Dedicated Michelin Supersport
• Unidirectional with asymmetric thread pattern
• Front: 265/35 – 19″ (Y)
• Rear: 345/30 – 20″ (Y)
• Speed rating: 420+ km/h

Body

Two-door, two seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid. Body made from pre-impregnated carbon fibre/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements. Carbon vents over wheels.

Electrical System

Solid state digital semiconductors – no fuses or relays. Can bus operated and fully programmable functionality.

Equipment

Dual airbags, detachable storable hardtop with glass roof, power windows, adaptive rear wing, inconel exhaust system, front winglets, 4 point racing harnesses, rear view camera  adjustable pedals and steering column, Agera stitching, adjustable seats in rake and length, carbon ceramic brakes with Sport ABS, hydraulic lifting system, power steering, power brakes, extra 4 point seatbelts for track use. satnav, Intelligent LifePo4 battery, MP3 player, USB connection, climate control, digital warning and info system, G sensor, alarm, tyre monitoring system, silver key, leather carpets, roof storage bag, car cover.

Extra Equipment

Fitted luggage, special leather and colour requdsts, full visible carbon body, heated seats, ski box roof, skis, winter wheel package.

Warranty

3 Year Global Warranty.

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