Honda and Hyundai are old rivals in the field of hatchback, Honda is here with the latest hatchback Brio and Santro is quite old and has been here for a long time. Let’s get know these cars in details.
Honda Brio is powered by 1.2-liters, 4 cylinder 16 valves, SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine which generates 88 PS of peak power at 6000 rpm and a maximum Torque of 109 Nm @ 4600 rpm. It has a 5 forward and 1 reverse transmission system. The modern technology in the engine makes it a powerful hatchback and fuel efficient too. Hyundai Santro is powered by a 1.1 litre, 1086cc SOHC petrol engine and has 4-cylinder, and generates 63 Ps at 5500 rpm ad maximum torque of 96 NM at 3000 rpm. The Real Time Intelligent Ignition system helps Santro to get maximum engine power and high fuel efficiency.
Honda brio has ventilated Front Disk and a Rear Drum brakes. The braking system has Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) along with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Thus the braking system in the Honda brio is safe and advanced. Hyundai Santro has front ventilated disc brakes and also has new immobilizer, a self locking door and it also has central locking, Day and night inside rear view mirror, and also has front and rear seat belts, It has energy absorbing steering wheel which can absorb heavy impact.
Honda Brio has amber colored illuminated audio system with AM/FM, MP3 playback facility it has high quality four speakers which has a descent sound quality. The music system also has an integrated with USB and Aux-in facility. Hyundai Santro has 1 DIN audio system, in which one can play CD/MP3 formats; it also has USB and AUX connectivity and generates descent quality of sound.
Honda brio has a sporty looking spacious cabin, the seats are comfortable enough and have enough leg and head space, the interior has a single tone beige interiors. The seat has good quality fabric in it. Brio also has a powerful AC and it is efficient enough to cool the car. The ORVM are electrically adjustable. Brio also has a descent amount of boot space inside considering its size. Hyundai Santro also has spacious interiors and the seats are very comfortable too. The front seats come with head restraints for the comfort of the passengers. The Ac is powerful enough to keep the passengers cool inside the car. The head and leg room in the hatchback is average considering that it is a hatchback car and not a sedan.
Both Hyundai Santro and Honda brio are worthy competitors, Hyundai has been the bread and butter car for the company for many years now whereas the Honda Brio is stylish sporty and technologically advanced hatchback and thus it attracts the attention of everybody and thus it is the clear winner amongst these two hatchbacks.
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