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With oil prices soaring higher and higher, people are hunting for luxury cars with lower running costs. Since there are no chances of fuel prices going down, diesel cars have over powered their petrol siblings. Many Indian cars today are available with diesel options that deliver better fuel economy.
The latest trend in the deluxe diesel segment is the high competition between Hyundai Sonata Embera and Skoda Laura. Both the diesel cars are loaded with outstanding features that make them most competitive in the segment.
Overview
Hyundai Sonata Embera is priced somewhere at Rs 12.38 lakh (ex-showroom Bangalore) whereas Skoda Laura is priced at Rs 13.37 lakh (ex-showroom Bangalore). The prices are as competitive as the features. Both the cars have elegant exteriors, stylish interiors and perform well in the deluxe diesel car segment.
Attractive Exteriors
Sonata Embera is designed with authenticity and elegance. The exterior features a V-shaped ridge meeting the lines of a chrome-lipped signature grille. The tail lamps of the car are beautifully wrapped around giving a more contemporary and catchy look.
Comparatively, Laura is adorned with an inherent appeal. The car is designed with a modest and lean look which is further beautified with an attractive chrome grille and rounded of window corners. The car exterior is also embellished with bumper integrated fog lights and clear glass headlights.
Styling Interiors
Hyundai Sonata is loaded with striking and stylish interiors. The interior is adorned with beige and faux wood trims along with high quality dashboard. A good blend of colours and plastics are used in the interiors. Driver’s seat is powered with adjustable height and manual lower back adjustment.
In comparison, the interior of Skoda Laura is outfitted with high quality features that are a good combination of style, elegance and functionality. The elegant cabin designs with touches of silver add to the internal beauty of the car. The car is also outfitted with sheer quality instrumentations and fully automatic powered seats.
Engine Performance
Hyundai Sonata Embera comes with a CRDi diesel engine that delivers an impressive 140 bhp. The engine motor is loaded with a variable geometry turbo-charger that helps to improve the engine performance at lower engine speed. It also has a decent six-speed gearbox that helps to drive the car more efficiently on highways. The car also gives a decent fuel economy of about 8 kmpl in city and about 11 kmpl on highways.
Skoda Laura, with its Pump Duse engine delivers only 105 bhp, comparatively less than the Embera. The car is outfitted with a five-speed gearbox that ensures good drivability. The responsive car engine yields a fuel efficiency of about 11 kmpl in city and about 16 kmpl on highways.
Driving Comfort
Embera drives on a soft suspensions and that’s the reason why the drive is smooth even on bumpy roads. Car tyres have good grip on the road and give a joyful and smooth driving experience.
Laura also delivers a comfortable driving experience by handling larger undulations and holding exceptional tyre grip.
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