Here are few petrol options.
Option 1
Ford Fiesta 1.6 S( Mumbai ) on road price Rs 8,36,115.
Option 2
Maruti Suzuki SX4 ZXi( Mumbai ) on road price Rs 8,36,115.
Option 3
Maruti Suzuki SX4 VXi( New Delhi ) on road price Rs 8,34,847.
Option 4
Fiat Linea Emotion Pk 1.4( Mumbai ) on road price Rs 8,32,808.
Comparision
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F.E - Fiesta > Sx4 > Linea
Exterior - Linea > Fiesta > Sx4
Chassis engineering - Fiesta > Linea > Sx4
Build Quality - Fiesta > Sx4 > Linea
Interior design and quality - Fiesta > Linea > Sx4
Space and comfort - Sx4 > Fiesta > Linea
Boot space - Linea > Sx4 > Fiesta
Engine and performance - Fiesta > Sx4 >Linea
Gearbox (shifting quality) - Fiesta > Linea > Sx4
Ride quality and stability - Fiesta > Linea > Sx4
Handling and braking - Fiesta > Linea > Sx4
Buying and owning - Sx4 > Fiesta > Linea
Take a test drive of all these cars 2 known which suits u most ie a petrol sedan.
This will help during test drive
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As festival season is near by u can expect great discounts.
My Punto
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