Honda Jazz versus Maruti Suzuki Ritz versus Tata Indica Vista engine comparison

Various small cars segment were being launched creating a battleground for supremacy in the sub Rs. 5 Lakh category where there is a high competition among Maruti Suzuki Ritz, Tata Indica Vista and Honda Jazz. These small cars segment is also the most considered subdivision of car among the folks due to fuel efficiency, low emission, shrinking parking spaces, ease of driving and practicality. Actually these hatchbacks in Indian Markets constitutes around two third of total sales of cars. Indica Vista is an old player here, but its refurbished version is close rival to cars like Maruti Suzuki Ritz.

Now, let us have a comparative analysis of these three hatchbacks, namely Maruti Suzuki Ritz, Tata Indica Vista and Honda Jazz. To start with Tata Indica Vista, it is known that this car has been best in proving the space as it is the USP. But considering the fact that we have to bring in the comparison among the engine of all three vehicles, it can be stated that Vista now gets 1.3 L multi-jet diesel engine which is known as Quadrajet. This is the result of the joint venture of Tata with Fiat, where they combined and produced the premier technological manifestation. The power train has undergone enormous improvement contrary to Old Indica. Basically the technological experts and the automobile engineers have introduced sound deadening material in generous amount, which is positive contribution. Moving on to its specification, it goes by giving maximum power and peak torque as 75 PS at the rate of 4000 Rpm and 190 Nm at the rate of 1750 to 3000 Rpm. Engine of Vista provides more mileage rather than flat out performance. Gear box is also good in terms of shift quality.

The next car in this segment is Honda Jazz, which is presented with three variants viz. Honda Jazz, Honda Jazz Select and Honda Jazz X. The new Honda Jazz is powered by a 1.2L, 1198cc, i-VTEC engine providing great engine performance. The engine of 1198 cc displacement churns around 90 PS power at the rate of 6200rpm along with maximum torque of 110Nm at the rate of 4800rpm. This model also provides increased fuel efficiency with high performance due to the SOCH i-VTEC (Variable Valve Timing with Electronic Lift Control) engine attached with Electronic fuel efficiency.

And finally if we talk about Maruti Ritz, it is available in two versions, i.e. petrol and diesel. The petrol version is packed with 1.2 L, K-12 series engine giving 1197 cc of displacement. It is also equipped with light weight DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft) to lessen the friction, increase the durability and producing clear emissions. This new series of engine make it more eco-friendly and greener along with reduced vibrations thus effectively managing noiseless and comfortable ride. The last in the row is the diesel version of Maruti Ritz which is packed with 1.3L, DDiS engine giving displacement of 1248cc. Thus it improves on the fuel efficiency by an increase of 10% producing highest power and maximum torque of 75 PS at the rate of 4000 Rpm and 190 Nm at the rate of 2000 Rpm, respectively. There are cleaner emissions also supported by the cooled ERG system with the engine is equipped with.