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Tata Indica Vista vs Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Getz Prime vs Skoda Fabia
Aug 30th, 2008 | By Premnath Sah | Category: Cars & Bikes, Reviews & Comparisons
Fight
After Tata unveiled Indica Vista, B Segment Diesel Hatchback group has got a very competitive entrant with lots of features to muscle with the international players. One of the main feature of the New Indica Vista is the new award winning lightweight Fiat diesel engine which is under the hood.
Indica Vista not only comes with new Fiat engine but also with Fiat’s gearbox making it a car which is delight to driver. New Indica also packs lots of luxury features which are going to be deal breaker and shall make some serious dent in Swift Diesel sales.
Lets look at the comparison of the New Tata Indica Vista (both variants) with the other players in the field namely Competent All Rounder Swift from Maruti, Very Powerful Getz Prime from Hyundai and Luxurious Fabia from Skoda.
First a look at Performance numbers
| Specification | Tata Indica Vista (TDi) | Tata Indica Vista (Quadrajet) | Maruti Swift (diesel) | Hyundai Getz Prime (diesel) | Skoda Fabia (diesel) |
| Engine | TDI | Quadrajet | DDiS | CRDi | TDI PD |
| Displacement (cc) | 1405 | 1248 | 1248 | 1493 | 1422 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Max Power (PS @ rpm) | 70.7 @ 4500 | 75.2 @ 4000 | 75 @ 4000 | 110 @ 4000 | 68 @ 4000 |
| Max Torque (NM @ rpm) | 135.4 @ 2500 | 190 @ 1750 | 190 @ 2000 | 235.2 @ 1900 – 2750 | 155 @ 1600-2800 |
| Gears | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Suspension (front) | Independent, lower wishbone, McPherson Strut with coil spring | Independent, lower wishbone, McPherson Strut with coil spring | McPherson strut and coil spring | Mc Pherson Strut with Torsion bar & coil spring | McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser |
| Suspension (back) | Semi-independent, Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber | Semi-independent, Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber | Torsion beam and coil spring | Dependent Torsion beam axle & coil spring | Compound link crank-axle |
| Brakes (front) | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Brake (back) | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum |
| Tyres | Radial tubeless, 175/65 R14 | Radial tubeless, 175/65 R14 | - | 175/65 R14 | 185/60 R14 |
| Fuel Capacity (litres) | 37 | 37 | 43 | 45 | - |
| Length (mm) | 3795 | 3795 | 3695 | 3825 | 3992 |
| Width (mm) | 1695 | 1695 | 1690 | 1665 | 1642 |
| Height (mm) | 1550 | 1550 | 1530 | 1515 | 1513 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2470 | 2470 | 2390 | 2455 | 2462 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 165 | 165 | 170 | 160 | 146 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1265 | 1270 | 1,065 kgs (LDi), 1,075 kgs (VDi) | 1137-1169 | - |
Here Performance wise Getz Prime is clear winner which shares the drive-train with its elder sibling Hyundai Verna. Maruti Swift and Indica Vista shares the second spot in performance as both these cars have similar/same engine. Fabia comes in last when it comes to performance inspite of its 1.4 lt displacement.
Features:
Lets look at the features provided by these players. Comparing only top end models so that we can know whether a feature is available or not.
| Feature | Tata Indica Vista (TDi) | Tata Indica Vista (Quadrajet) | Maruti Swift (diesel) | Hyundai Getz (diesel) | Skoda Fabia (diesel) |
| Front fog lamps | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Rear fog lamps | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Body color bumper | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Door handles | Black | Body color | Body Color | Black | body Color |
| Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVM) | Body color | Body color | Body Color | Black | Yes |
| Rub rails | Black | Body color | - | - | Yes |
| Seats | Full fabric | Full Fabric | Full Fabric | Semi Fabric | Full Fabric |
| Dashboard | Dual tone (grey) | Dual tone (beige) | Single tone (grey) | Dual tone (beige) | Dual tone (beige) |
| Central instument control | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Tachometer (rpm meter) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Window | Front doors | All Doors | All Doors | All Doors | All Doors |
| Rear Window Demister | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering Wheel | 3 Spoke | 3 Spoke | 3 Spoke | 3 Spoke | 4 Spoke |
| Alloy Wheels | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Parking Sensor (rear) | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable ORVM | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | No | No | No | No | Semi Auto (climatic) |
| Parktronic Display | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Single CD/MP3 player | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Auxillary Audio Input | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Electric Sunroof | No | No | Opt | No | Yes |
| Front cup holder | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Height Adjustable front passenger seat | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Boot Lamp | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Immobiliser | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Remote keyless entry | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| ABS | Soon | Soon | Yes | No | Yes |
| MSR (engine drag torque control) | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dual rate brake assist | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dual Air bags | Soon | Soon | No | No | Yes |
| Tilt Adjustable steering | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hydraulic Power Steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustable Driver seat | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| 60:40 flip & fold rear seat | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Light intensity control for instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Central Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3 Point ELR Seat belt | Yes | Yes | No | no | Yes |
| Warning Buzzer | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child safety rear doors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skoda’s featurelist is huge and it is clear winner when it comes to luxury features and build quality. Tata Indica Vista comes in second with lot more feature than the other two. Few deal breaking features like inbuilt car stereo, airbag (coming soon) are present in Indica Vista but not in Swift VDi or Getz prime.
New Maruti Swift TVC http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=JWAbTgS-EHM continues Swift’s young, dynamic and aggressive positioning. Interesting storyline, spirited treatment, and peppy music will ensure a strong recall for this ad.
new indica vista hs more features as compaired to swift and also giving better perfomance than yhe latter.we can adjust stearing as well as seat up & down.but one thin i want to say that the quality of the tape buttons is not so good..and if this will be improved,then it will be the best car n that range.
RISHI
Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet is a clear winner. It is far better than Maruti Suzuki Swift VDI. Swift inerors are cramped, ride and handling is worse, shape is vry bad and it is costly compared to Indica Vista. Indica Vista “JAI HO”. If you have brain never buy Swift VDI. Go for Indica Vista and enjoy your drive, comfort etc. Indica Vista is always Good Value for money car.
indica vista quadrajet is simply awesome…i did test dive all da cars above .skoda is a diaster af em all. it is too loud on the outside like a tractor…seriously? if a new skoda makes such a loud noise wid a new engine ,i wonder how it wil b wen its run for a year or two.swift is nice but is clearly beaten by vista in interiors.engine performance is same though.(coz of same engine).gets is also not v.impressive.it got more horses but nt da proper make. so my vote goes to INDICA VISTA QUADRAJET especially LIMITED EDITION VISTA which i recently bought.
you guys are goners..arun says swift’s ride and handling is worse than indica vista! are you kidding me? just becoz those TATA motor guys have added a few tit bits on the dashboard doesn’t mean swift is out..it is best in class in handling and ride Dickhead..and mr aditya swift’s DDiS is far better than your quadrajet..and the indica is still a TATA product,wait and watch…
I am TATA Indica vista owner and I think that it is much better than maruti swift
hi dear, as v read above 2 guys who r owner of indica vista r praising a tata product, they r unaware abt oldage of indica.
Suzuki swift is a world class car, in australlia it is the best selling small car, afterall its a japanise technology yaar!
I own both cars swift vdi, indica vista, my dad use indica n’ m using swift vdi.
Swift has no competant in any manner u can say in performane, in milege, in engine life, in driving experience…
Hello guys. . Well nw we are comparing swift n vista. Both are having same enganes. Vista is much spacious n having good futures then swift.but swift looks better then vista.
iam confused. which car to be urchased . vista 0r swift or ritz
yaar…i also own a swift vdi..and one of my frnd has purchased limted edition of vista qjd…. when i started both the cars together …vista got started sooner than swift and engine is also less noisy than the swift….both cars have same engine but gear box of vista is more refined than swift…. so in this my frnds vista beats my swift….
hi… am ready 2 comprmise on their looks ..i want 2 know about te mileage tey r delivering…
Hi… Read abt all the comments… I own India Vista(Aura) Safire.. and its almost 8-9- mnths now. The car no doubt has gr8 Performance, spacious from inside, Nice leg space, looks big, better interirors and exterior.
Currently its giving me mileage of 13 km/ltr (Petrol).
Compared to Swift …. i would say Swift is a good vehicle as its tried and tested by mostly all of us and its in the market since long. I too trust Swift but as its high in budget so i went for Vista..
Over all i would give them equal marks in performance and look wise i woul give Vista more weightage….
Thanks
Abhineet
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Hi Everyone,
I am planning to buy a car and would like to know pros and cons of Indica Vista and Swift VDI. Can anyone rate these 2 vehicles on the scale of 1 to 5 for following.
1. Features
2. Milage
2. Saftey
3. Maintenence Cost
4. Resale Value
Thanks and regards
Nitin
If you want to buy drive both and decide. Swift VDI is a great car with best in class handling among these (not sure about the punto not driven). Indica’s handling is ok but not as enjoyable and precise as the swift, neither are its interiors any match for the others. I would say the engine is good but the body and suspension not that good. Gearbox ,i like the fabias and the swifts. For a good reliable VFM and fun to drive car go for the swift. For insane power Getz, Great interiors and build quality fabia. If you do not care about resale value or interiors or handling then go for the Vista which has best in class interior space. (Especially if you have a big family or a chauffer.)
Hi I amreally confused which car to buy between the comparison of both Vista & Swift ( Type Fiat Engine),as features are almost same but looking for the best performance & life.
Hey Guys,
NO worries…..i’ve been researching to buy a sedan typr car first, then i moved to hatch back, once i decided for hatch bag, i had Gets, swift & Vista QDR, Gets powerful engine but they stopped the sale, so left with 2 option swift & indica vista, i took months time to decide by reviewing automobile magazine many studies and research, i came to a conclusion both are equivalent, then i took 4 to 5 times test drive even 5kms drive in swift & Vista, i was happy to buy swift till 17th Aug, decided to buy on 18th Aug then one of my collegue said vista is good, just for sake of his words i tooka test drive, i was really impressed in VISTA only after taking the test drive only, i was excited to drive becasue the driving comfort has given me petrol engine feel, comfort was good, pickup was awesome. then i finally decided to go Vista, now i booked my Vista , where expecting to be deleviered at any time.
One of my frien had given very bad suggestion and feel about swift, the problem he faced in swift is rattling noise, break is nto upto mark, though swift is proven, friends really give some time for VIsta not becasue of TATA , becasue of FIAT.
I hope you guys will come to some conclusion after my comments…
Hi frnds,
I own both the Indica Vista Aura & Swift Vdi, i find the indica vista to be a much better vehicle than my swift, it is also much quicker than the swift as the vista produces 190nm@1750rpm against 190nm@2000rpm, even its more silent than swift…… of cource the dash board quality is not as good as the swift but not bad either(ofcouse we cant forget the huge price diff btwn the veh). Most ppl hav a doubt abt the reliabilty of vista, but let me tell you my vista bought in oct 2008 has very less ratteling sounds than swift bought in dec 2008 (Vista has done 12,000kms & swift 8000kms) this is really noticable…….even the vista has more features than swift…..worth the price i paid for…..good work by TATA Motors a 10 yr old company has beaten 50 yr old suzuki in every cornor…….TATA Motors has made us proud…….i would recomend ppl to buy vista than swift…..guys buy the vista than swift without second thoughts………..
i have indica vista quadrajet+ i am fully satisfied with my vista. this car is a blast on the road. this car is a optional car every thing is in this car.in small segment this is a good car. thk’s
26-06-2009 5.00PM
At presently I am drivind Santro, I want to upgrade my vehicle I am confused to select between swift diesel and vista quadra jet vista is cheaper with more spacious than swift with the same fiat engine please advice me to select one.
At presently I am drivind Santro, I want to upgrade my vehicle I am confused to select between swift diesel and vista quadra jet vista is cheaper with more spacious than swift with the same fiat engine please advice me to select one.
Compared to Swift …. i would say Swift is a good vehicle as its tried and tested by mostly all of us and its in the market since long. I too trust Swift but as its high in budget so i went for Vista
HI,
RAting out of 5 Vista/Swift
1. Space 5/4biggest in it section
2. Seating comfort/driving comfort 5/4
it has lumber support, adjustable steering
3. finishing 4/5 swift us way ahead
4. Cost cheaper than swift.
5. Mileage 18-20km in city as i drive 60-80kmh
highway 24km same as above 100km it gave 22km
driven 12000km in 11 month
6. 2 tone interior better than swift.
7. gear is smoother than swift.
8. a little sleazy in 3rd gear but ignorable.
9. shock absorber is better that swift…
overall 5/4 to 4.5
My vote go with Vista
but choice is yours both car are equally good.
for ABS & EBD details refer as undermentioned details:-
I am surprised to know people talking about ABS & airbags..Gentlemen could answer me why are fooled by company big gimmicks. Don’t fooled by company safety features:-
1. ABS is not good enough if not used with EBD.Please refer to EBD role. Please read the following topic to understand the things in layman terms:-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_brakeforce_distribution
2. Dear Airbag lovers…sorry to say in the front seat if person wearing seat belt at 100km(all small cars can’t go beyond that-they can make it with lot of effort & to showoff with cost of life of car) work very well in frontal impact. For side impacts there is no air bags, dear nor seatbelt can protect you(what ever is seen in TV is taken in 100MPH-”167kmh” NOT 100KMH).
So all airbags/ABS lovers JAAGO use your BRAIN…..don’t go by their Advertisement train……
Hello guys,
we have decided to buy Vista QDJT caz of the same engine which swift has, and the price is also ok as compared to swift VDI. After reading all comments im comporamised with VISTA 100%. So thanks for posting ur views…
I wanted to purchase my own car, so I took test drive from all the car-brands like Swift, Hyndai and Tata indica vista and Ritj. After driving for 10 min of all the cars, I simply went to the Tata show-room at CP and booked one Indica Vista Quadrajet., It is great in it’s category. Why people are waiting for long for swift with premium price? My advice go to tata vista. After all it is TATA. I have a fasination with this brand name because they are maintaining the quality, service and status.
Guys!
After seeing many hatch back type cars at last I came to a conclusion to by VISTA (terra) .Can anyone please suggest me whether my decision is correct.
wat is the milage diffrence between tata vista & swift vdi
i want to know which car is better indica vista or swift dezire
hi friends, i own my getz prime crdi .it is really good,and rocking performance(feel like flying jet!!).it contains the engine of verna thatswhy.i tested all hatchback cars.but only getz crdi fills my satisfaction.it consists large leg room, head room and big boot space.all are due to the big wheel base.its looks also good.like,sports car and euro chick design and fine aerodynamic,But,because of the superb performance.,.have to compromise on the mileage.i love my getz!!!!!!!!! . tku.
hey………..indica vista is a king and a bench mark in its segment while swift dzire is a good sedan but after unvieling the new indigo manza in mid of oct it is sure that it will beat soon dzire and give a dent to its sales……….
Swift is best den Indica vista
Swift gives a sporty luk
it gives a gud millage as compared to Indica Vista. vista gives the millage b/w 17 – 19 whereas swift gives 20- 24 . itzzzz ride is perfect .
i don’t think there is any difference in noise . noise of both cars is same.
in my opinion Swift VDi is top class car then any1 car in dis segment.
first up all I LOVE VISTA ,,,,,,,,,,
B
Indica vista waaa….lajawab.
Hello guys,
I do understand the skoda fabia have an engine noise however its VolksWagen engine. The car was sold even if you drive in 170-180 KM/P. The safety features are phenomenon. the miliege is good it gives about 16 to 18 on the high way. may be more In the city its giving close to 15. The interiors is great and it’s got ample of space for the rear seat passengers.
I took Test drive of SWIFT LDI and VISTA Qudrajet. Both Cars are good.
But still I am not able to decide which should UI buy.
Pl. help me
Its really good Hatchback available in market. It is more specias as compared to other cars. Backseat leg comfort is amessing.
I want to purchase one fuel econamy vehicle,
Now I have one ford feista,maruthi zen di,indica cab,
for pesonnal use purpose which vehicle I want to buy
hey frnds,
vista is better in all categories
tata is giving us fiat engine with all luxury , i m 6.1” and i feel better in indica vista , the power of the vehicle is awesome,
if you are ok to compromise with luxury, driving quality and want a show off then only go for swift vdi. Think in that way , suzuki is giving us fiat engine with less luxury than vista at price greater than vista,
if you are a middle class person and think of money before investing it , then your car is indica vista, if you have lot of money to waste then you can go for swift.
if you like swift’s model then go for sedan version dezire.
if you want more comparison then mail me on bhupeshrana91@gmail.com
kindly suggest bet vista saffire / ritz and beat
Hi,
I am owner of Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet, Interior is fine Pick Up is fine, but since I bough the car Its gving me hell lot of troubles, In 10 days I faced starting trouble, they confirmed of faulty Ignition system and whole system was changed in 15 days, after that i had a few troubles in car, the latest one is (My car is just 6 months and 10,000 Kms Old), Accelerator functions after 3 minutes of car start and there was loads of Smoke from cylencer (Like 50 years old truck), upon check up they found intercooler was broken and it was just due to a small hit to a Luna (Abouth 4 months back), at a speed of 10-15 Kms in a very crowded road of a City, I am really surprise how this could be possible?
I would not suggest Indica Vista to any one for this reason. My Email Id is khuzem_11@rediffmail.com
I purchased a new Swift VDI 2 days back from Vitesse, Andheri. I am experiencing some problem with the left side suspension. It make a hissing sound on all roads except on clean flat concrete roads(which is very rare in Mumbai). I took my car to the service station (Vitesse in Andheri) and they said the sound is coming from the left suspension and it is common in Swift diesel variants. However I was not convinced with this explanation. Has any swift vdi owner here faced such similar problem?
i owned ritz.i Had a ride to Mysore and even touched 140 km/h. The vehicle was very much stable and was realy cool… Features, as I look at my Ritz:- New Exterior looks, Stylish, Tall, Comfortable, Good Legroom and Headroom, Cool Interiors, Rear Seat’s 60:40 fold to accomodate more luggage, Great space to keep various things around Dashboard, New Dashboard design, New engine’s good features, Great Pickup, Smooth driving, Great view, Good hold on vehicle even at high speed, Mileage-18… so best choice is ritz..
Hi Guys,
Normally indian people having very much crazy about foreign countries and foreign products,thats the only reason they all degrade the indian product like tata.normaly Tata products have good value for money than anyother product.Those who are commending indian product are all indians not a japanese or italian.Mind it !!
hi, I am owner of Indica Vista Safire Aura, and after 8 months of my car, i do not have any problem in my car, its riding quality is really better than maruti swift, and as per features, vista is very much better than maruti swift except its stiff steering. It feels like a big car, but i am suffering service problem from TATA cars in nagpur. Their services are just worst……
then just remember guys if u r planning to buy a car, then Vista is the best option, but just make sure that the TATA’s service is really good in your city.
Thanks everyone
Finally I am decided to Go for Tata Indica Vista Quadrajet Limited Version.
hi dear friends i and my father were confused since last week to buy a car which is spacious good at milage and go value for money. at last after having ur all reviews i have concluded to buy INDICA VISTA AQUA TDI than to have a i10 , ritz or a swift. thank u all for reviewing on this platform and special thanks to sabya mam for such detailed study on the two cars. thank you we have booked the car and waiting for delivery
i want to buy a new car (vista quadrajet or swift vdi) i am confused ! pl. help me.
I use tata safari which is best vehicle in the world
Guys,
Don’t take it personally. TATA products come with great customer satisfaction and Value for money.This is very true in any of the model.
I believe Vista is far better than Swift.
Feature wise its good and performance wise also it’s good.
Don’t get confused, why we are not seeing any vista cab.TATA is intentionally not allowing it . We had seen already in Logan.
Take test drive, and check all features, then deside.
Hi guys.
After a negotiation of months me n my dad rounded up wid tata vista tdi aqua.i copared the car bascly wd swift n found vista serves more space,mileage,drivability n d most imprtant the road presence than a suzuki chick. Now my car is arnd 6 mnths old n i m stil at bay from any prblm. Few peopl cntradict wid steerind hardness whch is true as its haudralc in vsta whch gives tonnes of reliability on highways in full blast speed as cmpared 2 swift’s all time humble hands wheel.
Othr thng is that car is even wider than many sedans n has oodles of jings n bells than many uper segmentd cars.
Perfrmance is also gud. So thnk atleast zillions of tims b4 gng 4 a swift.
My Indica vista tdi is a clean winner.
-kaustav
Hi guys.
After a negotiation of months me n my dad rounded up wid tata vista tdi aqua.i copared the car bascly wd swift n found vista serves more space,mileage,drivability n d most imprtant the road presence than a suzuki chick. Now my car is arnd 6 mnths old n i m stil at bay from any prblm. Few peopl cntradict wid steerind hardness whch is true as its haudralc in vsta whch gives tonnes of reliability on highways in full blast speed as cmpared 2 swift’s all time humble hands wheel.
Othr thng is that car is even wider than many sedans n has oodles of jings n bells than many uper segmentd cars.
Perfrmance is also gud. So thnk atleast zillions of tims b4 gng 4 a swift.
My Indica vista tdi is a clean winner.
-kaustav kr sinha ‘46