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    Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Ford Figo Diesel-manual: Real-World Performance & Mileage Compared

    Published On Oct 15, 2019 05:27 PM By Dhruv

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    Here’s how Hyundai’s latest hatchback stacks up against the Ford Figo in the real world

    The Grand i10 Nios is a hatchback that has improved on Hyundai’s formula of offering more features and better everyday usability than its rivals. Meanwhile, the Ford Figo enjoys a cult status among enthusiasts for being a driver’s car. Today, we pit these two together to find out which one offers better performance and fuel efficiency in the real world. 

    But before we dive into the details, let us take a look at the on-paper specs of the two engines. We shall be comparing the diesel-manual variants of the two cars as we have tested them independently.

     

    Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

    Ford Figo

    Displacement

    1.2-litre

    1.5-litre

    Power

    75PS

    100PS

    Torque

    190Nm

    215Nm

    Transmission

    5-speed MT/AMT

    5-speed MT

    Claimed FE

    26.2kmpl

    25.5kmpl

    Emission Type

    BS4

    BS4

    On paper, the Figo has the Grand i10 Nios beat in terms of performance. The Figo’s larger displacement blatantly tips the scales in its favour. However, the Grand i10 Nios manages to claw a little bit of an advantage in terms of fuel efficiency, but the gap is not big enough to negate the performance factor.

    So on paper, the Ford Figo is the better deal. But what happens when we test these two cars in real-world conditions? Find out below.

    Performance Comparison

    Acceleration and Roll-on Tests:

    0-100kmph

    30-80kmph

    40-100kmph

    Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

    13.13s

    8.84s

    14.06s

    Ford Figo

    10.69s

    8.74s

    15.35s

    Owing to its larger engine and more power and torque output, the Figo wins the sprint from 0-100kmph. However, the story changes dramatically when it comes to the roll-on tests. The Grand i10 Nios is only a tenth-of-a-second behind the Figo when accelerating from 30-80kmph in third gear and manages to beat it by more than a second when accelerating from 40-100kmph in fourth gear.

    This leads us to conclude that while the Figo should have a better top speed and better acceleration in a straight line from a stop, the Grand i10 Nios will provide better performance in everyday real-world driving conditions. However, the Figo is not that far behind. 

    Braking Distance:

    100-0kmph

    80-0kmph

    Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

    42.62m

    26.48m

    Ford Figo

    41.95m

    26.80m

    The Figo offers better braking performance than the Hyundai, but only by a whisker. The braking distances of the two cars are so close that it would be unfair to pick a winner in this battle. So, let’s call it a tie.

    Also Read: Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Ford Figo vs Ford Freestyle: Space Comparison

    Fuel Efficiency Comparison

     

    Claimed (ARAI)

    Highway (Tested)

    City (Tested)

    Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

    26.2kmpl

    21.78kmpl

    19.39kmpl

    Ford Figo

    25.5kmpl

    25.79kmpl

    19.42kmpl

    The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is better than that of the Ford Figo. However, in the real-world, the story is quite different. The Figo returns more kilometres to the litre both in the city as well as on the highway. And while the difference in the city can be termed as negligible, the Figo is miles ahead in terms of highway numbers.

    If you’d like to see what kind of fuel efficiency you can expect from the two depending on your usage, take a look at the table below.

     

    50% highway, 50% city

    25% highway, 75% city

    75% highway, 25% city

    Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

    20.52kmpl

    19.93kmpl

    21.13kmpl

    Ford Figo

    22.16kmpl

    20.7kmpl

    23.84kmpl

    Also Read: Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Ford Figo: Diesel Manual Comparison

    Verdict

    While the factory numbers suggest that the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios offers better fuel efficiency while the Ford Figo offers better performance, the story is reversed in the real world. Yes, the Figo offers better performance in stop-and-go traffic, but it is the in-gear acceleration in third and fourth gears that matters the most, and that is where the Grand i10 Nios performs slightly better than the Ford. The shorter gearing of the Hyundai hatchback allows it to post better times than the Ford, despite being low on power.

    And talking of fuel efficiency, the Ford’s ARAI-certified efficiency figure is less than that of the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, but in the real world, it is the Figo that is more frugal. This difference, especially on the highway, is again down to the gearing of the two cars.

    If you want a car predominantly for city driving, we’d recommend the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios in this case. However, if you hit the highway more frequently, then we’d suggest you opt for the Figo.

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    chaman thakur
    Oct 16, 2019, 4:28:33 PM

    Nios is based on BS 6.

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      henty tenpedia
      Oct 16, 2019, 3:27:01 PM

      Dhruv the in gear acceleration figures are not accurate. As in Figo the gear ratio is larger... It can easily outrun any hatchbacks if the driver knows the powerband!

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      henty tenpedia
      Oct 16, 2019, 3:28:39 PM

      As powerband done with mapping differs driver needs to change gearing ratios for performance. Figo is way better machine than Nios.

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        rajesh
        Oct 16, 2019, 8:32:15 AM

        Why don't these people talk about the driving dynamics and safety? Figo is far ahead in these aspects.

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        akhil kothari
        Jul 9, 2021, 9:30:27 AM

        No one paid them for that

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