Ford Figo Aspire Vs Dzire Vs Xcent Vs Zest Vs Amaze

Update - August 12, 2015: Ford has finally launched its much-anticipated compact sedan Figo Aspire today. The car is very competitively priced and is undercutting almost every car in the segment. Check all the updated info with prices @ Ford Figo Aspire Launched

The compact sedan segment is one of the highest grossing car segments of India. It is also the home of the major sales churners of some of the car makers. While cars like Maruti Swift and Hyundai Xcent are leading this segment, Honda’s Amaze too, has its fair share. And as the Indian auto sector flies high every manufacturer is eyeing at this particular space. The last one was Tata, came up with Zest and it layed foundations for the company's future generations. But, here’s another one, yes, the much awaited Ford Figo Aspire coming in the first half of next month (Ford to launch Figo Aspire on 12th August).

The American manufacturer have invested over a billion dollars in it’s latest plant, based out of Sanand-Gujarat. And the Figo Aspire will be the top prized product to make way out from its assembly line. And before it is available for possession, here is a comparison that rakes it up against its rivals.

Exteriors

Figo Aspire is undoubtedly a handsome looking car and stands out of the general compact sedan crowd, thanks to the latest Ford nose, great character lines on the sides and the bonnet. Competitors do look good, like Dzire, Xcent and Zest, but miss out on that fresh appeal.

Size

Ford's offering is not as wide as the Zest or as tall as the Xcent but it has all the essentials to make it eligible for the segment. Like the wheelbase is 2491 mm, which is the longest in the lot, this in turn helps liberate more interior space.  

Interiors

Like other areas, Figo Aspire also excels in the interior instrumentation and add-ons. It gets the Ford SYNC system that helps you seamlessly connect your phone to the car's music system. And even if you don’t go for the top end trim you will get the MyDock smartphone dock. It will clutch your phone firmly and let you use it either as a navigational device or let you answer calls.

Engine

Safety

Loaded with 6-Airbags, Figo Aspire is a car to bank on when it comes to the safety consciousness. Apart from this it gets Electronic Stability Program, Electronic Pull Drift System that helps you get out of trouble when the steering senses loss control. Moreover, Ford has standardized ABS-EBD and front dual safety airbags across the range.

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