This comparison is about The New range of cars in India for Indian consumer, average Indian car buyer their need and wants from a Diesel car. We tortured three Premium diesel cars with out extensive test drive to conclude which one is best suited for Indian market. This comparison has been done and written with aim to supply reply to all query that premium diesel hatch buyers have. In short which car does most rights and very few wrong?

Positives:
Most fuel efficient DDiS engine
Realistic tall boy design
Practical interiors
Elevated seating position
Decent price
Comfortable front seats
High-quality performance and torquey flexible engine
Decent ride and handling for a tall boy
After sales service network

Negatives:
Sad rear end design
No airbags offered even as an option
Tiny boot space
Uncomfortable, cramped and flat rear seats.
Narrow tyre limits stability.
Car’s body does not feel solid and is prone to rattles.

Fiat Grande Punto Multijet:

Positives:
Head Turning Italian Design.
Very solid build quality and very tough chasis.
Very attractive Price15,000 km service interval and low cost of spares.
Wide wheels and Tyres in top models aid high speed stability.
Competitively priced as compared to I 20.
Best in class front seats and sporty driving position.
Decent rear seat comfort.
Big boot.
Lots of features on emotion pack and superb safety standards. with a 5-star euro NCAP rating.

Negatives:
Low quality interior plastics with poorly designed storage spaces
Interior parts falling off
Sad turning radius
Uninspiring performance especially on highway
Engine feels underpowered but that can be because of car not completing run in period hence may be engine is not free enough.
After sales service is a question mark.
Cramped rear seat
Crap stereo
Lacks the overall bit of extra feel provided by I20.

Hyundai i20 Crdi

Positives:
New chassis design feels nimble for city and easy to drive.
Punchy and efficient CRDi engine.
Improved turbo response as compared to Ritz and Punto.
Very refined and silent diesel.
Lots of equipment and attention to detail on model asta.
Safety kit on offer on ASTA (o).
Standard ABS and rear discs on all models.
5-star NCAP rating.
Best fit and finish.
Best in class interior and boot space.
Service backup of Hyundai.

Negatives
Very expensive for a Hyundai hatch.
Quite questionable high speed stability
Artificial steering feel of MDPS
14" tyres are low on grip as compared to punto's 15 inchers.
Expected high maintenance cost