Wagon R vs Hyundai Santro

September 12th, 2009 by India Auto Blog | Posted under Cars.
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Wagon R vs Hyundai Santro

* Hyundai Santro is having advanced MPFI engine and ABS.
* Maruti is having the biggest service network in the country so you will find it easier for maintenance.
* The spair parts are much cheaper for Maruti as compared to Hyundai or any other company.
* Maruti is having more resale value as compared to Hyundai
* More leg room in Wagon R so more comfortable for long persons.
* The front seat belt is non-adjustable of height ,so short drivers will find a problem of falling seat belt on their neck.
* The steering wheel width of Hyundai Santro is much comfortable than Maruti Wagon R
* The rear seat of Wagon R is adjustable and it can be converted to a single or double bed.
* Both cars provide easy get in and out as both are having tall boy seating.

Mileage : The Wagon R will be giving a slightly better mileage than the Hundai Santro (around 1km/l)

Space : In terms of space the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is better due to its flexibility in the seat arrangement.The seats in Hyundai Sanrto are hard and not flexible which are available for the Wagon R.The space usage is less impressive in Hyundai Santro as compared to Wagon R.

Resale Value : It depends on the condition of the car and the buyer.Both the Hyundai Santro and Wagon R are having similar resale value ot more than a max 20k.

Driving Comfort : Both are having advantages and disadvantages.

Wagon R over Hyundai Santro is that it is having more leg and head room.The accelerator position is more comfortable for long distance drives as Hyundai Santro creates angle bent to the driver.Hyundai Santro over Wagon R :The Santros main advantage is its effortless drive.The Santro is having better technology like the smooth steering etc. The santro is having an awkward driving position.

Maintenance : The maintenance for Hyundai Santro is higher than that of Wagon R.

Cost of parts : The spares of Maruti Suzuki is cheaper than that of Hyundai .

Service : both have good service but Maruti Suzuki is having the largest service network in the country.

Safety : The safety features are better in Santro and the design is modern.The Santro looks more aerodynamic than the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R.Seat belts for 5 passengers, Wagon-R has only 4. Santro is also approved for 5 people and Wagon-R has got approval for only 4 passengers.There is option for air bag only in top models.

Accessories : There is a provision for 4 speakers in Hyundai Santro but in Wagon R only 2 speakers can be fixed.The side mirror can be adjusted from inside.

Wagon R or Santro ?

Santro looks costlier than Wagon R as the interior is of better quality than the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R.The new model of santro is having advanced engine , smoother drive and faster than Wagon R.Wagon R is a better pick for long drivers and Hyundai Santro is better match for short drivers and people who are lookin for more speed and better overall look.

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