The Zen Estilo and the Santro Xing have a few similarities in terms of design and finish quality. Both of them have a tall-boy stance and a comparable drive feel.

Further, in terms of mileage and maintenance costs, too, the two cars are likely to be neck-and-neck, with the Xing being a bit ahead in the mileage department.

However, there are some key differences between the two when you consider the other parameters such as comfort and resale value.

For one, the Xing has better seats for the driver and front passenger, though the rear bench may be pretty much similar in both cars in terms of seating comfort.

The Xing also has a better, smoother gearbox and the sticky gearbox with a tall shift-stick in the Zen Estilo makes the Suzuki car less comfortable during long drives.

In terms of resale value, the Zen Estilo would be a notch lower than the Santro, because of the general market trend where the car that sells well fetches a better price in the used-car segment.

Overall, we think you should choose the Santro Xing. Incidentally, it is entirely possible that both these cars are currently available with dealer discounts. So, hunt for bargains, even the Santro that has been clocking good numbers could be available with dealer discounts, especially after the introduction of the i10.

I am going to buy my first bike. My priorities are good looks, class-leading power and good fuel-efficiency (at teast 50 kmpl).

I love the looks of the Bajaj Pulsar, but I have been told that Pulsar 150’s mileage is low in the city. The second option that I am considering is the Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme. And the third option in the 150cc segment is the Honda Unicorn. Which one do you suggest that I buy?

Sunny Jha