Quanto competes Ertiga -The powerful Vs The large


The size and exterior structure of the car has a huge impact on consumers. The design aspects used here reflect the nature of the car. In these criteria Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has an upper hand over Mahindra Quanto.

Ertiga appears to be much longer, wider and has a design which is much charming as compared to Quanto. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has swept back headlamps and a windshield that slopes backward to give a class look to the car. On the sides the large wheel arches capture the attention of people. The shoulder line extends on the body and meets the tail lamp. The entire body showcases the effort of designers in bringing forward a proportionate and visually appealing model.

Mahindra Quanto has a physique that has more of SUV characteristics. The roof rails, the stepney at rear, the front grille design impinge the SUV sense over the viewer. The tail lamps are mounted at a higher position to give better visibility of brake light.

Performance and other features under the skin:-

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is available in both petrol and diesel models and the engines used in these cars are smaller when compared to Mahindra Quanto. The diesel engine of Ertiga has a volume 1248 cc and can deliver 90 PS of power at 4000 rpm. The torque given out from this engine is a maximum of 200 Nm at 1750 rpm.

Mahindra Quanto houses a 1493 cc diesel engine which can throw out a torque of 240 Nm while running between 1600 to 2800 rpm and the maximum power output from this engine is 100 bhp at 3750 rpm. Mahindra Quanto is powerful and more on the SUV side.

The turning radius of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is 5.2 m while that of Mahindra Quanto is 5.4 m. When it comes to handling, Ertiga seems to be more suitable for urban driving and the vehicle looks unstable in corners. With double wishbone coil springs and five bar link suspension system, Mahindra Quanto offers better comfort and driving control.

Features for safety are almost same on the two cars with ABS and EDB, Airbags, immobilizer and seat belt facilities available in both models.

Interior Comfort and Convenience:-

Mahindra Quanto has a few options for upholstery in the interior. The utility space in the interior is intelligently designed to carry bottles, magazines and other items. HVAC ensures temperature control in the interior. The dashboard is neatly finished and caries glove box, AC vents and an informative instrument panel. The space may be slightly on the lower side to accommodate seven passengers. The third row seats get access from the rear door.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has a spacious interior with third row seats and second row seats being foldable to increase the boot space. The second row seats are flexible to slide back and forth to adjust the leg room for passengers. The quality of materials used is good and there is enough space for utilities. Arm rests are available both in second and third row seats for comfortable seating posture. An AC with heater that has vents mounted on front dashboard and on the roof above second row seats adds to luxury of the vehicle.

Price and worthiness:-

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga diesel model costs a little over Rs 9 lakh and the petrol model costs about Rs 7.75 lakh. The pricing mentioned above is of the top end models of Maruti Ertiga in Hyderabad city. New design techniques have been used in Maruti Suzuki Ertiga to increase space and comfort. The car has optimized on performance and handling with 1.3 and 1.4 litre engines. The price is not to high and the car is a package of delight.

The octroi excluded price of a top end model of Mahindra Quanto in Mumbai is about Rs 7.36 lakhs. The powerful diesel engine and suspension systems used in this car give a good driving experience which makes these models a class apart from others. The interior is built with quality materials and some new utilities like snack trays have been included in the space. The company has done the pricing carefully to make Quanto competitive in the market.

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