Comparison of swift and palio multijet diesel

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1. on 28 Aug, 2008 at 04:03 PM Deboo Jose (Mumbai)

   I have (test) driven both the vehicles for multiple times and following are my observations:
   
   Swift VDi:
   
   PROS:
   - Peace of mind guaranteed by Maruti.
   - Vehicle with sporty looks.
   - Better pick up, plus, turbo at lesser RPMs, so early effect!
   - Low turning radius (perhaps, 4.7m against 5.2m of Palio!).
   - The best in terms of fuel economy.
   - A silent diesel car!
   - Light weight (it feels at least!) steering wheel.
   - Optional ABS.
   - Excellent resale value.
   
   CONS:
   - Huge price differe

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2. on 28 Aug, 2008 at 04:04 PM Deboo Jose (Mumbai)

   nce between LDi and VDi variants compare to the features being provided.
   - Lesser features than Palio.
   - Huge waiting period.
   - Have heard that mileage figures go down drastically after 10K KMs.
   - Rear wash wiper / defogger not available.
   - Call it a 4.5 seater without adequate knee room.
   - Modern but dark interiors.
   - A small boot.
   - VDi version is over-priced.
   
   
   Palio MJD SDX:
   
   PROS:
   - The safest (amongst hatchbacks without ABS/Airbags).
   - Tank build quality (yes, I mean it).
   -

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3. on 28 Aug, 2008 at 04:05 PM Deboo Jose (Mumbai)

   - Ride quality / Ergonomics / Suspension.
   - A five seater with adequate space.
   - No compromise when it comes to safety related features across all variants.
   - More spacious, stronger, more secure.
   - Large boot space.
   - Will last for years and years and years.
   
   CONS:
   - Old dashboard being sold in India (Check interiors of European Palio).
   - No optional ABS / Air bag(s)!
   - Limited color choice.
   - Higher level of engine noise (perhaps, the cooling fan!)
   - Turbo starts after 2200 RPM (Un

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4. on 28 Aug, 2008 at 04:05 PM Deboo Jose (Mumbai)

   (Unlike Swift, which is at 2000 RPM).
   - Tatas will always promote Indica / Indigo.
   - There is no strong commitment/plan to continue Palio on long run in India.
   - Lesser resale value (not sure what after Tata Fiat tie up).
   
   
   This classification will go loooong... to summarize: Swift is practical choice, but, Palio - you will love it day by day after buying.
   
   Someone has truly said, if you buy Palio, people will call you s_tupid / s_illy on face, but secretly they wish they could have been

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5. on 28 Aug, 2008 at 04:05 PM Deboo Jose (Mumbai)

   Someone has truly said, if you buy Palio, people will call you s_tupid / s_illy on face, but secretly they wish they could have been brave enough like you!
   
   All the best!

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