Mid-size Petrol Sedan Rivals

20 Aug 2009

Maruti Suzuki SX4

Maruti Suzuki's mid-level sedan offering, the SX4 packs in power and has a very peppy engine making it a very sporty and stylish car in this segment. It is quite a driver's car and has the handling to match the 1.6 litre potent motor. If only the SX4 was a better built car with little more focus on ride quality and comfort, she could have given our winner, the Honda City, a good run for its money.

Ford Fiesta

The nearest and most potent rival to the Honda City's crown, the Ford Fiesta has always been one of our most favourite sedans, thanks to its amazing driveability, up-market interiors and exceptional comfort levels. The Honda City wins marginally over the Fiesta petrol, as Ford's after sales service and over build quality aren't on par with the big H.

Hyundai Verna

The Hyundai Verna's 1.6 litre petrol motor is a lot of fun when to drive with its peppy power delivery and superb refinement. Hyundai has definitely improved the quality of its cars over the years and one of the first cars to see better parts quality was the Verna model. Overall, the car is a decent buy but not quite a smasher on all fronts. The fuel economy is not really impressive and the gearbox too is notchy when compared to the refined gearboxes of its rivals.