Best of 2012: Top 10 car comparisons

From MPVs to SUVs to saloons and hatchbacks, we answered many questions with our comparisons; all in an effort to help you make a more informed choice.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs Toyota Fortuner vs Ford Endeavour

We pitted the new Pajero Sport against the crowd-favourite, the Toyota Fortuner, and the tough-as-nails Ford Endeavour to see which one of these 4x4 behemoths came out on top.

Renault Duster vs Mahindra Scorpio

Despite being a decade old, the Mahindra Scorpio remains a proven and popular choice among SUV buyers. So how did it fare against Renault’s new Duster SUV?

Renault Fluence vs Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Cruze vs Skoda Laura

The executive saloon car race is one that is hotly contested. So with the Fluence, Laura, Jetta, Cruze and Corolla Altis all vying for top honours, whom did the crown go to?

Renault Duster vs Mahindra XUV500

We put the new Duster and the XUV500 through their paces in a bid to put to rest the most commonly debated topic of whether the Renault makes for a more practical buy than the Mahindra.

Nissan Evalia vs Toyota Innova

We pitted Nissan’s new Evalia against the competent and established Toyota Innova to find out which makes for a better all-rounded MPV.

Volvo S80 D3 vs Audi A6 vs Mercedes E 200 CDI vs BMW 520d

Picking the best diesel luxury saloon from the current lot is a hard task. We simplified matters for you.

Maruti Ertiga vs Mahindra Xylo

Does the Maruti Ertiga pack in enough of a punch to depose the updated Mahindra Xylo. We conducted a thorough comparison to give you a definitive verdict.

Skoda Rapid vs Renault Scala

Now that the Renault Scala also comes with a diesel engine under its hood, we just had to pit it against our current segment champ, the Skoda Rapid, and find out whether the Renault can steal its thunder.

Maruti Swift vs Maruti Dzire

With the two priced so closely, we found out whether the small premium the Maruti Dzire commands over the Swift was justified.