Chevrolet Beat Vs Maruti Suzuki A-Star
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The A-Star is a mid segment car which works superb when you need a mid size car. On the opposite side is the Beat which just won over the Punto. It does have something which pulls the want of a mid size car buyer down. The cost is responsible but something more is present which makes the buyer divert his attention towards the Beat.
| Chevrolet Beat | Maruti Suzuki A-Star | |
| Engine Type | In-Line Engine | In-Line Engine |
| Engine Description | 1.2L 80bhp S-TEC II engine | 1.0L 66bhp K10B engine |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1199 | 998 |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Maximum Power (PS@rpm) | 80 @ 6200 | 67 @ 6,200 |
| Maximum Torque (kgm@rpm) | 108 @ 4400 | 9.2 @ 3,500 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | SOHC |
| Fuel Supply System | MPFI | MPFI |
| Chevrolet Beat LS | Maruti Suzuki A-Star Lxi | |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Gear box | 5 Speed | 5-speed |
| Suspension System | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut-Type with Anti-Roll Bar | McPherson struts & coil spring |
| Rear Suspension | Compound Link Type | Isolated trailing link & coil spring |
| Shock Absorbers Type | Gas Filled | NA |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Steering Column | Tilt | NA |
| Brake System | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum |
| Fuel | ||
| Mileage-City (kmpl) | 14.5 | 17.4 |
| Mileage-Highway (kmpl) | 18.6 | 19.5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) 50 | 35 | |
| Tires | ||
| Tire Size | 155/70 R14 | 155/88 R 13 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless Radial Tyro | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Size | 14 inches | NA |
| Other Specifications | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| No of Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Car Details | ||
| Country of Assembly | India | India |
| Country of Manufacture | India | India |
| Discontinuation Date | 2025-01-01 | NA |
| Introduction Date | 2010-01-04 | 19-Nov-2008 |
| Warranty Time | 3 years | NA |
| Warranty Distance | 100000 km. | NA |
| Price ex-showroom | ||
| Mumbai | Rs3, 80, 094 | Rs 3, 66, 275 |
| Delhi | Rs3, 62,353 | Rs 3, 51, 890 |
The A-Star looks spacious from inside and can easily accommodate 5 adults with ease, so does the Beat. Lots of features are added in the A-Star top end model. The basic version of Beat has lots of accessories included too. Price plays an important role in buying one of them. The reason you might choose the A-Star would be mainly because of price, but you got loads of features in the Beat which are important and are value for money.
Handling quality
The Chevrolet Beat handles superb when it comes to turns and straights. The A-Star on the other hand is bit uncomfortable to drive. The seating position is too low which makes it difficult to see. Both of them have 5 speed gear box which works perfect on any terrain.
Engine and feel
The A-Star compared to the Beat is bit grunty. You might not enjoy the feel of the A-Star since you are getting more power in the same amount. Suzuki engine is not that rev free at high speeds.
Time to go to ATM
The Beat is the best option since you get three years free maintenance. You need not waste money on its servicing or repair. The Beat is comfortable than the A-Star at any time of the day.
By editor in Auto India News, Auto Industry News, Chevrolet, Indian Car Comparisons, Maruti Suzuki
vivek responded on 10 May 2010 at 6:52 am #
A-star is better in terms of interior, space at the back, the gearshift quality and the fact that it has wonderful driving position..its too good in its performance and its look.
vivek responded on 13 May 2010 at 3:18 am #
Maruti A-Star is a good stylish car with a sporty look, even has good mileage, when i had the test ride - i was feeling not to get down from the car - wanted to keep on driving. keep going
Mahan responded on 16 Jul 2010 at 3:17 am #
Maruti A Star will be launched with automatic variant during july 2010. I was waiting for an affordable automatic car and thank god, maruti will bring A Star automatic. Since it is maruti, the price will not be so high. Hence, i am going for it. How about u friend?
ramesh responded on 17 Jul 2010 at 10:41 am #
Maruti A star will come with automatic transmission in July 2010. This will beat the sales of Beat. A star has got awards in Australia for being the most mileage giving car along with least ownership cost per week. With automatic, A Star will be more easy to drive in city
samridhi responded on 14 Feb 2011 at 2:56 am #
A Star is good and sporty car but never even imaging that somebody can sit at behind seat its very very conjusted at back. front seats are good and feels like sports car in front seat.
Talwinder responded on 24 Jun 2011 at 9:46 am #
Chevrolet Beat looks awesome, it’s got superior Interiors, I fell in love at first sight
sai responded on 28 Jun 2011 at 4:24 am #
i feel that beat is the best
beat is the style ikon…….
Mehtab responded on 09 Jul 2011 at 3:00 am #
Guys…I’m in New Delhi and I’m planning to buy a new car in the range of Rs.300000-400000. I’m even thinking of getting a CNG Kit fitted…. Beat or Astar, what should i go for? Pls…i need to be advised!!
sachin responded on 07 Sep 2011 at 3:51 am #
maruti astar have a no 1 hatchback car of all hatchback cars astar has a all features and comfortable convinience and powerful k series engine i have suggest to all buy astar thankyou
ravi sardana responded on 01 Oct 2011 at 1:04 am #
waooooooooooo what a car. a star.very gud car.racing car with gud mileage.i m in love wth it