Car Variant Comparison: Vjaya Plus vs. Acenta
Choosing a new car can be exciting, especially when comparing different variants. This article compares two popular variants: the Vjaya Plus and the Acenta, highlighting their features and price differences to help you make an informed decision.
Price Overview
The Vjaya Plus variant is priced at ₹6,49,000 ex-showroom. The Acenta variant is priced at ₹7,14,000 ex-showroom.
This shows an ex-showroom price difference of approximately ₹65,000 between the two variants.
On-road prices also reflect a similar difference. The Vjaya Plus typically costs around ₹7,50,000 on-road, while the Acenta variant comes in at about ₹8,22,000 on-road. The on-road price difference is roughly ₹72,000.
Let’s explore what extra features you get for the higher price of the Acenta variant.
Exterior Features Comparison
Front Profile
Both variants feature a muscular front look with a chrome grille and chrome inserts in the headlamps. However, there is a key difference in the skid plate:
- The Vjaya Plus variant comes with a black skid plate.
- The Acenta variant offers a silver skid plate, adding a premium touch.
Side Profile
Looking at the side of the car, several differences emerge:
- Wheels: The Vjaya Plus has 16-inch steel rims without wheel covers. The Acenta also features 16-inch wheels, but it includes wheel covers.
- Indicators: On the Vjaya Plus, the turn indicators are located on the fenders. In contrast, the Acenta moves the indicators to the Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs).
- ORVMs: The Vjaya Plus has black ORVMs that are manually adjustable and foldable. The Acenta upgrades to glossy black ORVMs that are electrically adjustable and foldable.
- Pillar Finish: The A-pillar of the Vjaya Plus is body-colored, while the Acenta features a stylish black finish on its A-pillar.
- Door Handles and Roof Rails: Both variants come with chrome door handles and roof rails.
Rear Profile
At the rear, both variants share many features: a muscular design, rear wiper, defogger, spoiler, shark fin antenna, and regular halogen tail lights. Both also include a reverse parking camera.
- The Vjaya Plus has a black bumper with a black rear skid plate.
- The Acenta features a silver finish on its rear skid plate, matching the front, unlike the Vjaya Plus. Both also include four reverse parking sensors.
Boot Space and Dimensions
Both the Vjaya Plus and Acenta variants offer a spacious 336-liter boot capacity. There are no differences in boot features, as both lack a parcel tray and boot light. They both come with 60:40 split rear seats and a 14-inch normal steel spare wheel. Both also have a magnetic button to unlock the boot.
Dimensions are identical for both variants: a length of 3994 millimeters and a wheelbase of 2500 millimeters.
Interior Features Comparison
Second Row (Rear Seats)
Inside the car, the second row of both variants is largely similar. Both have black door trims with power window controls, speakers, and bottle holders. The seats are made of fabric and include an armrest and adjustable headrests. Six airbags are standard in both. There are no rear AC vents in either variant.
Driver’s Area and Dashboard
The main interior differences are found in the driver’s area:
- Car Key: The Vjaya Plus uses a normal key without remote central locking. The Acenta comes with a remote central locking key for convenient locking and unlocking.
- ORVM Controls: The Vjaya Plus requires manual adjustment of its ORVMs using a stick. The Acenta offers electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs with controls on the door.
- Door Trim Finish: The door trim in the Vjaya Plus is black. The Acenta features a grey finish on parts of the door trim.
- Seats: The fabric seats in the Vjaya Plus only offer a recline option. The Acenta enhances comfort with height adjustment for the driver’s seat.
- Steering Wheel: The Vjaya Plus has a basic steering wheel with no mounted controls. The Acenta provides steering-mounted controls for functions like telephony and volume adjustment.
- Air Conditioning: The Vjaya Plus is equipped with manual AC. The Acenta upgrades to an automatic climate control system for a more comfortable cabin.
- Center Console: The Acenta features a silver finish on its center console, adding a touch of style, which is absent in the Vjaya Plus.
- Common Features: Both variants include a digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a reverse parking camera, a 12V charging outlet, two cup holders, and a 5-speed manual transmission.
Engine and Warranty
Both variants are powered by the same 1.0-liter engine, available in both turbo and non-turbo options. This means engine performance is similar across both models. Both variants also come with a warranty of 3 years or 100,000 kilometers.
Final Thoughts on Value
The Acenta variant offers a range of enhanced features for an additional ₹65,000 ex-showroom (or ₹72,000 on-road). These premium additions include:
- Remote central locking
- Silver skid plates (front and rear)
- Wheel covers
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs with integrated indicators
- Black finish A-pillar
- Driver seat height adjustment
- Steering-mounted controls
- Automatic climate control
- Silver finish on the interior console
Your decision ultimately depends on your budget and which of these extra features you find essential for your daily driving experience. If your budget allows for the ₹8,22,000 on-road price point, the Acenta variant provides a more feature-rich and convenient package.
