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How does the Nano compare with other small car offerings in the market?

Maruti Suzuki 800

POWERTRAIN
Engine: 796cc, Inline-three, petrol
Transmission: 4-forward, 1-reverse, manual
Max power: 37 bhp@5000 rpm
Max torque: 6.3 kgm@3000 rpm

DIMENSIONS
L/W/H (mm): 3335/1440/1405
Wheelbase: 2175 mm
Ground clearance: 170 mm
Turning radius: 4.4 m
Kerb weight: 665 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 28 litres
Boot volume: 160 litres
Tyres: 145/70 R12

PERFORMANCE
0-60 kph: 8.1 secs
0-100 kph: 26.3 secs
Top speed: 130 kph
Mileage (overall): 16 kpl
PRICE: Rs 1.97 to 2.34 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Alto

POWERTRAIN
Engine: 796cc, Inline-three, petrol
Transmission: 5-forward, 1-reverse, manual
Max power: 47 bhp@5000 rpm
Max torque: 6.7 kgm@3000 rpm

 

DIMENSIONS
L/W/H (mm): 3495/1495/1460
Wheelbase: 2360 mm
Ground clearance: 166 mm
Turning radius: 4.6 m
Kerb weight: 725/740 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 35 litres
Boot volume: 175 litres
Tyres: 145/80 R12

PERFORMANCE
0-60 kph: 6.9 secs
0-100 kph: 20.4 secs
Top speed: 138 kph
Mileage (overall): 15 kpl
PRICE: Rs 2.36 to 2.86 lakh

Chevrolet Spark

POWERTRAIN
Engine: 995cc, Inline-four, petrol
Transmission: 5-forward, 1-reverse, manual
Max power: 62 bhp@5400 rpm
Max torque: 9.02 kgm@4200 rpm

DIMENSIONS
L/W/H (mm): 3495/1495/1518
Wheelbase: 2345 mm
Ground clearance: 170 mm
Turning radius: 4.6 m
Kerb weight: 840 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 38 litres
Boot volume: 170 litres
Tyres: 155/70 R13

PERFORMANCE
0-60 kph: 6.4 secs
0-100 kph: 15.2 secs
Top speed: 164 kph
Mileage (overall): 12 kpl
PRICE: Rs 2.92 to 4.01 lakh

Hyundai Santro Xing

POWERTRAIN
Engine: 1086cc, Inline-four, petrol
Transmission: 5-forward, 1-reverse, manual/ 4-speed auto
Max power: 62 bhp@5500 rpm
Max torque: 9.1 kgm@3500 rpm

DIMENSIONS
L/W/H (mm): 3565/1525/1590
Wheelbase: 2380 mm
Ground clearance: 172 mm
Turning radius: 4.4 m
Kerb weight: 854/868 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 35 litres
Boot volume: 218 litres
Tyres: 155/70 R13

PERFORMANCE
0-60 kph: 5.5 secs
0-100 kph: 14.6 secs
Top speed: 150 kph
Mileage (overall): 13 kpl
PRICE: Rs 2.72 to 4.00 lakh

Maruti Suzuki Zen Estilo

POWERTRAIN
Engine: 1061cc, Inline-four, petrol
Transmission: 5-forward, 1-reverse, manual
Max power: 64 bhp@6200 rpm
Max torque: 8.4 kgm@3500 rpm

DIMENSIONS
L/W/H (mm): 3495/1475/1595
Wheelbase: 2360 mm
Ground clearance: 165 mm
Turning radius: 4.6 m
Kerb weight: 855/875 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 35 litres
Boot volume: 212 litres
Tyres: 155/65 R13

PERFORMANCE
0-60 kph: 6.1 secs
0-100 kph: 16.2 secs
Top speed: 160 kph
Mileage (overall): 13 kpl
PRICE: Rs 3.13 to 3.95 lakh

Tata Nano

POWERTRAIN
Engine: 624cc, Parallel twin, petrol
Transmission: 4-forward, 1-reverse, manual
Max power: 34.5 bhp@5250 rpm
Max torque: 4.9 kgm@2500-4000 rpm

DIMENSIONS
L/W/H (mm): 3099/1495/1652
Wheelbase: 2230 mm
Ground clearance: NA
Turning radius: 4 m
Kerb weight: 600 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 15 litres
Boot volume: 80 litres
Tyres: 135/70 R12 (F), 155 R12

PERFORMANCE
0-60 kph: 8.66 secs
0-100 kph: 31.3 secs
Top speed: 106 kph
Mileage (overall): 23 kpl (claimed)
PRICE: 1.25 to 1.75 lakh (estimated)

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First Published: Mar 24 2009 | 1:05 AM IST

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