Ford Figo AT is equipped with a six-speed torque converter. But is that enough to choose it over the Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios AMT?rnrnFord has revived the Figo automatic variants here in the country. It is the only car in its class that comes with a fully automatic transmission. This, of course, gives it a clear advantage over its competitors from AMT.rnrnBut is that enough to choose it over the Maruti Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 Nios? That's exactly what we'll be talking about in this detailed comparison on paper specs.rnrn
Ford Figo automatic variant launched in India; prices start at Rs 7.75 lakhrnrnFirst Things Firstrn
rnrnrn | rnFord Figo | rnMaruti Suzuki Swift | rnHyundai Grand i10 Nios | rn
rnrnEngine | rn1.2-litre petrol | rn1.2-litre petrol | rn1.2-litre petrol | rn
rnrnPower (PS) | rn96PS | rn90PS | rn83PS | rn
rnrnTorque (Nm) | rn120Nm | rn113Nm | rn114Nm | rn
rnrnTransmission | rn6-speed torque converter | rn5-speed AMT | rn5-speed AMT | rn
rnrnClaimed Fuel Efficiency | rn16kmpl | rn23.76kmpl | rnNA | rn
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rnThe 1.2 litre Ford Figo petrol engine develops class-leading figures over its competitors. It's also the only model with a proper six-speed automatic torque converter; The Swift and Grand i10 Nios use an AMT (Automatic Manual Transmission) system.rnrnHowever, the downside is that the Figo is the least fuel efficient of the lot. With a fuel economy of 16 km/l, the gap between Ford and Maruti is 7.76 km/l, which is significant.rn
Features On Offer
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Ford Figo Interiorrn
rnrnrn | rnFord Figo | rnMaruti Suzuki Swift | rnHyundai Grand i10 Nios | rn
rnrnHeadlamps | rnHalogen headlamps | rnProjector LED headlamps with DRLs | rnProjector halogen headlamps with DRLs | rn
rnrnLED Tail lamps | rnNo | rnYes | rnNo | rn
rnrnInfotainment | rn7-inch touchscreen | rn7-inch touchscreen | rn8-inch touchscreen | rn
rnrnApple CarPlay and Android Auto | rnNo | rnYes | rnYes | rn
rnrnClimate Control | rnYes | rnYes | rnYes | rn
rnrnCruise Control | rnNo | rnYes | rnNo | rn
rnrnMulti-info display | rnYes | rnYes | rnYes | rn
rnrnKeyless Entry with Push button start | rnYes | rnYes | rnYes | rn
rnrnAutomatic Headlamps | rnYes | rnYes | rnNo | rn
rnrnAutomatic Wipers | rnYes | rnNo | rnNo | rn
rnrnConnected Car Tech | rnFord Pass | rnOptional (Telematics only) | rnNo | rn
rnrnWireless Phone Charger | rnNo | rnNo | rnYes | rn
rnrnAuto dimming IRVM | rnYes | rnNo | rnNo | rn
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rnFeatures common to all three hatches include a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, a multi-information display, and keyless entry with the power button.rnrn-The Figo comes with automatic windshield wipers and auto-dimming IRVM, but it doesn't have Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay.rnrn-The
Swift is the only model here that has cruise control.rnrn-Grand i10 Nios loses headlights and automatic wipers. However, it does include a wireless phone charger.rn
Safety Kit
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Hyundai Grand i10 Niosrn
rnrnrn | rnrn Ford Figo rn | rnrn Maruti Suzuki Swiftrn | rnrn Hyundai Grand i10 Niosrn | rn
rnrnrn Airbagsrn | rnrn 6rn | rnrn 2rn | rnrn 2rn | rn
rnrnrn ABS with EBDrn | rnrn Yesrn | rnrn Yesrn | rnrn Yesrn | rn
rnrnrn Rear parking Sensorsrn | rnrn Yesrn | rnrn Yesrn | rnrn Yesrn | rn
rnrnrn Parking Camerarn | rnrn Yesrn | rnrn Yesrn | rnrn Yesrn | rn
rnrnrn Electronic Stability Controlrn | rnrn Yesrn | rnrn Yesrn | rnrn Norn | rn
rnrnrn Traction Controlrn | rnrn Yesrn | rnrn Norn | rnrn Norn | rn
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rnAll three come with airbags, ABS with EBD, rear sensors, and a parking camera. The Swift and Figo automatic variants also feature electronic stability control.rnrnHowever, it is Ford that does its best, with traction control and side and curtain airbags.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios does not have electronic stability control or traction control.rn
Price and Verdict
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Maruti Suzuki Swiftrn
rnrnrn | rnrn Ford Figo ATrn | rnrn Maruti Suzuki Swift AMTrn | rnrn Hyundai Grand i10 Nios AMTrn | rn
rnrnrn Ex-showroom Pricesrn | rnrn Rs 7.75 lakh to Rs 8.20 lakhrn | rnrn Rs 7.01 lakh to Rs 8.42 lakhrn | rnrn Rs 6.62 lakh to Rs 7.86 lakhrn | rn
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rnAt this price, the
Ford Figo is a great buy, as it includes a more refined automatic transmission. Sure, you'll miss out on some feel-good features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and cruise control. But if we look beyond that, the Figo with its class-leading strong personalities and impressive safety kit is undoubtedly a solid case for itself.