Brio is the hot hatchback coming from the stable of Honda, having true description of typical small “city car”. It exactly fits in the definition of hatchbacks. Even though Honda Brio has bright shining future, Hyundai i10 has jumped in between throwing Brio a tuff competition in the market. Honda Brio has all stunning and advance features which crown it the leader among the hatchback segment. But, then Hyundai i-10 jumps in the battle with its all new pleasing features. Hyundai i-10 punches Brio hard with its contemporary appearances and striking features like audio system with all AUX, CD, USB connectivity system, tilt steering, rear view mirrors accompanied with LED indicators.

 

Honda Brio is also no far behind in offering these striking features but rather in unconventional ways. How Honda could let any other car to be the leader of hatchback segment, so Honda engineers gave Brio next generation looks making it appear aggressive. The chrome finished front grille with Honda logo engraved centrally into it, crystal clear headlamps, eye-shaped sharp tail lamps of its own type and the rear spoilers makes Brio to give challenge in the battle of looks. Contrarily, Hyundai i-10 comes shinning with its contemporary looks which lures the small car enthusiasts.

Moving on to the features and safety offered by these vehicles, then Brio is blessed with the endless list of striking features like power windows, air-conditioner, seat back pockets, power steering headlight height adjuster, tilt steering, elegant dashboard mounted with MP3 player, music controls with all type of connectivity (AUX,USB). On the other hand Hyundai i10 is bestowed with power windows, rear defogger, air-conditioner, tilt steering adjustment, power windows, remote central locking, power adjustable door mirrors, list being endless.

While purchasing a car, its performance surely pops out into ones mind.

As far as performance is considered the power mill of Brio houses 1198 cc, i-VTEC engine which owns the capability of churning out peak power of 89 bhp at 6200 rpm and maximum torque of 110 Nm at 4800 rpm gives it that extra bit of muscle. This almighty engine comes with 5-speed manual transmission. The speedy engine sweeps out 0-100kmph in just 16 seconds. The top speed is 158kmph and offering a descent mileage of 14kmpl on city roads and 19kmpl while running on highways. The inspiring Hyundai i10 is equipped with 1.1-litre Inline-four Intelligent Responsive Drive Engine (iRDE) along with 1.2L 16V DOHC Kappa engine. The almighty petrol engine has capacity of delivering maximum power of 66 bhp at 5500 rpm. While the Kappa engine offers an impressive power of 79 bhp at 5200 rpm and peak torque of 114 Nm at 4000 rpm.

Comparing these power output data, Brio wins the game and earning the title of most powerful hatchback though it still lags in looks. While it available with 5-speed manual transmission, the kappa engine has 4-speed automatic transmission.

Considering all the features the inspiring and powerful hatchback Honda Brio is rated superior than Hyundai i10. But the Hyundai with many years of experience cannot be ignored in this segment.