Volkswagen, the German Car maker has proved its worth by sheer technology in Volkswagen Vento. Volkswagen Vento is designed to give direct competition to the market leader Honda City. Honda has dominated the mid size premium sedan segment in India for a long time now but Volkswagen Vento gives neck to neck competition in the race to take the number one spot in terms of market share of entry-level sedan cars.
Vento was the fourth car introduced by VW group in India in 2010. This was the time when the demand for diesel cars was taking off in India. Thus, Vento achieved great heights near 2010. The car is manufactured at Volkswagen's new factory at Chakan in Pune. This facility is used in the production of Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Vento. The company has plans to sell around 25000 units every year. Volkswagen Vento is positioned as a premium category car, same as Volkswagen Polo which is in line with a higher brand value of the company. It fought hard with market-leader Honda City, and easily decimated other petrol sedans like SX4. It also managed to beat the old Hyundai Verna, which was also offered in diesel but never had the finesse and sophistication of a Vento. That happiness however, lasted only for 7 months. Hyundai brought in the redesigned fluidic Verna, and Vento’s leadership was quickly usurped and then Skoda Rapid aggravated the woes of VW Vento in India.
What Volkswagen Vento has in comparison to its competitor Honda City is that the former sells in both petrol and diesel version unlike the latter which is available only in petrol version. The diesel version of Vento has more buffs than the petrol one. The Volkswagen Vento comes with the same engine as is available in Volkswagen Polo i.e. 1.6 L petrol and diesel engines. While both petrol and diesel engines are capable of producing power of 105 PS, the torque figure varies. The diesel engine generates a thumping torque of 250 Nm and the petrol trim generates 153 Nm of max torque. Volkswagen Vento is introduced in India with manual and automatic transmission. The petrol version is equipped with a 5 speed and 6 speed automatic gearbox with triptronic while the diesel variant comes with only 5 speed manual gearbox.
The Volkswagen Vento has the same dynamic exteriors and interiors. The front view of the sedan is simply killing with its centrally positioned company logo at chrome finished grille and chrome horizontal thunder flash headlights. The front air intake is designed in chrome and fitted in well-designed cluster. The Volkswagen Vento comes with green tinted heat absorbing glass that keeps the temperature inside, constant. The bumpers, rear view mirrors and door handles are painted in body colour. The rear view of the car is compact with simple and sober designing job. The rear side has high mounted brake light that cautions other drivers to keep their car at a safe distance. All the exterior design is done with neat and clean joining lines.
The Volkswagen Vento is dressed with appealing interior features that are capable of attracting Indian car lovers. The dashboard of the car is wrapped in two tone anti-glare black and beige. The dashboard houses meters, glove box, premium sound system, climatronic AC, air vents, etc. A huge storage space for cups, magazines, luggage etc. are carved inside the cabin. The higher end variant of the Volkswagen Vento comes with chrome package and leather wrapped steering wheel, gearshift knob, hand brake lever and gearshift boot.
The Volkswagen Vento has been loaded with driver and co-driver side airbags, front and rear fog lights, front disc brakes, ABS, electronic anti-theft engine immobiliser, manual day/night interior rear view mirror, height adjustable 3 point front seat belts, anti-theft system with interior surveillance and back up alarm, pinch guard safety for all 4 power windows, etc.
As far as the comfort features are concerned, the Volkswagen Vento is equipped with adjustable power steering wheel, central locking system, electronically adjustable rear view mirrors, height adjustable driver seat, Radio with CD/MP3/WMA player and 4 speakers, climatronic automatic AC with rear vents, dust and pollen filter, power door locks with LED, etc.
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Vento was the fourth car introduced by VW group in India in 2010. This was the time when the demand for diesel cars was taking off in India. Thus, Vento achieved great heights near 2010. The car is manufactured at Volkswagen's new factory at Chakan in Pune. This facility is used in the production of Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Vento. The company has plans to sell around 25000 units every year. Volkswagen Vento is positioned as a premium category car, same as Volkswagen Polo which is in line with a higher brand value of the company. It fought hard with market-leader Honda City, and easily decimated other petrol sedans like SX4. It also managed to beat the old Hyundai Verna, which was also offered in diesel but never had the finesse and sophistication of a Vento. That happiness however, lasted only for 7 months. Hyundai brought in the redesigned fluidic Verna, and Vento’s leadership was quickly usurped and then Skoda Rapid aggravated the woes of VW Vento in India.
What Volkswagen Vento has in comparison to its competitor Honda City is that the former sells in both petrol and diesel version unlike the latter which is available only in petrol version. The diesel version of Vento has more buffs than the petrol one. The Volkswagen Vento comes with the same engine as is available in Volkswagen Polo i.e. 1.6 L petrol and diesel engines. While both petrol and diesel engines are capable of producing power of 105 PS, the torque figure varies. The diesel engine generates a thumping torque of 250 Nm and the petrol trim generates 153 Nm of max torque. Volkswagen Vento is introduced in India with manual and automatic transmission. The petrol version is equipped with a 5 speed and 6 speed automatic gearbox with triptronic while the diesel variant comes with only 5 speed manual gearbox.
The Volkswagen Vento has the same dynamic exteriors and interiors. The front view of the sedan is simply killing with its centrally positioned company logo at chrome finished grille and chrome horizontal thunder flash headlights. The front air intake is designed in chrome and fitted in well-designed cluster. The Volkswagen Vento comes with green tinted heat absorbing glass that keeps the temperature inside, constant. The bumpers, rear view mirrors and door handles are painted in body colour. The rear view of the car is compact with simple and sober designing job. The rear side has high mounted brake light that cautions other drivers to keep their car at a safe distance. All the exterior design is done with neat and clean joining lines.
The Volkswagen Vento is dressed with appealing interior features that are capable of attracting Indian car lovers. The dashboard of the car is wrapped in two tone anti-glare black and beige. The dashboard houses meters, glove box, premium sound system, climatronic AC, air vents, etc. A huge storage space for cups, magazines, luggage etc. are carved inside the cabin. The higher end variant of the Volkswagen Vento comes with chrome package and leather wrapped steering wheel, gearshift knob, hand brake lever and gearshift boot.
The Volkswagen Vento has been loaded with driver and co-driver side airbags, front and rear fog lights, front disc brakes, ABS, electronic anti-theft engine immobiliser, manual day/night interior rear view mirror, height adjustable 3 point front seat belts, anti-theft system with interior surveillance and back up alarm, pinch guard safety for all 4 power windows, etc.
As far as the comfort features are concerned, the Volkswagen Vento is equipped with adjustable power steering wheel, central locking system, electronically adjustable rear view mirrors, height adjustable driver seat, Radio with CD/MP3/WMA player and 4 speakers, climatronic automatic AC with rear vents, dust and pollen filter, power door locks with LED, etc.
Volkswagen Vento Mileage
Editor's take : The diesel engine on the Vento is one of the most frugal engines, while the Indian spec petrol is tuned for higher fuel efficiency.The all new Volkswagen Vento comes in both Petrol and Diesel engine. The all new Vento is packed with the same engine as Volkswagen Polo. The car has a 1.6 L engine. The new Volkswagen Vento is equipped with both 5 speed manual transmission and a 6 speed automatic gearbox (in the petrol version) and 5 speed manual gearbox (diesel version) for smooth changes and easy shifting of gears. The engine has a DOHC Valve configuration with 4 valves per cylinder that results in a dynamic performance.
The new Volkswagen Vento promises to offer smoother and faster gear shifts and acceleration in both manual transmission/automatic mode. This engine is claimed to offer a mileage of 11.2 kmpl in the city and 15.83 kmpl on the highway while the AT version gives a mileage of 14.4 kmpl . The diesel variant of the car delivers 20.54 kmpl mileage on highway and 15.8 kmpl in city.
Power of Volkswagen Vento
Editor's take : The power produced by the petrol and diesel Vento is the same on paper. Even their displacements are similar.Volkswagen Vento is unveiled in both petrol and diesel engine. Both the engines are powered by a 1.6 liter DOHC in-line type engine. This In-line type engine with 4 Valves per cylinder offers greater torque and clear emission. Volkswagen Vento is mated with a 5 Speed Manual and 6 speed automatic gearbox with triptronic (in the petrol version) for easy shifting of gears. The engine will provide smoother and faster gear changes with both manual and automatic gearbox. This engine offers idling speed to be lowered without compromising on its high-speed performance. The highly powerful engine of Volkswagen Vento lays out an impressive power of 105 bhp at 5250 rpmand a thumping torque of 153 Nm at 3800 rpm for the petrol engine and 250 Nm at 1500-2500 rpm for the diesel engine.
Volkswagen Vento Colours
These colors are available with all variants of Volkswagen Vento
Flash Red
Deep black
Seashell
Candy White
Terra Beige Metallic
Reflex Silver
Shadow Blue Metallic
Flash Red
Deep black
Seashell
Candy White
Terra Beige Metallic
Reflex Silver
Shadow Blue Metallic
Acceleration & Pick-Up
Editor's take : The acceleration of the diesel Vento is better than the petrol. The diesel does feel more powerful than 105bhp of power than it produces.It a known fact (well for car enthusiasts !) that the acceleration of a car is greatly dependent on the torque and transmission. Manual transmission offers greater mileage and acceleration than the automatic transmission. The Volkswagen Vento is powered by 5 Speed Manual Transmission and 6 speed automatic gearbox (in Highline variant of the petrol engine ) to facilitate smoother changes in gears. The petrol operated variant of the car can touch a top speed of 185 kmph with manual gearbox and 183 kmph with the automatic transmission while the diesel variant can be topped up to 186 kmph.
Volkswagen Vento Exteriors
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The front of the Volkswagen Vento is similar to the Volkswagen Polo design with chrome trimmed front radiator grille that offers a classy and an elegant look. The saloon and the hatch are similar to the B-pillar, except for a different grille and lights, to differentiate it from its hatchback sibling.
The stylish halogen headlight and indicators give extra emphasis to the elegance and luxurious look and provide good and optimum vision on the road, thus offering an uncompromising attention. The squarish rear LED lights (tail lamps) give a very innovative and impressive look and offer stylish contour to the New Volkswagen Vento which perfectly blends with the rear design. The new Volkswagen Vento offers a look similar to that of a sports car, with its unique front end. Alloy wheels provides a very aggressive and sporty look to the car.
The trendline variant of the Volkswagen Vento comes with 14" steel wheels with full wheel caps, chrome inlays in front grille to the left and right of the Volkswagen logo, body coloured bumpers, body colour exterior door handles and mirrors, Halogen headlights, partially zinc coated body with 6 years anti-rust warranty and rough road package with increased ground clearance whereas the Highline variant is designed with body coloured outside mirrors and door handles, 15” alloy wheels, chrome strip on trunk, paint, metallic and pearl effect, chrome finish on front air dam and fog light surrounds and green wedge at top section of windshield.
Exterior Measurements
Volkswagen Vento is a stylish sedan with a seating capacity of 5 passengers. Its dimensions guarantee comfortable handling and maneuverability while driving in the city The exterior dimensions of Volkswagen Vento offer ample length and width with excellent height and wheel base. The overall length of the car is 4384mm, width 1699mm, height 1466mm, ground clearance of 168mm and wheelbase of 2552mm .Volkswagen Vento Interior
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The all new Volkswagen Vento comes with amazing and stunning interiors that compliments its exterior. The interior of the car boast sophistication with top of its class luxury features. Spacious interiors of Volkswagen Vento that offer a sense of tranquility even in the busiest of roads is sure to attract car lovers.
The new car offers higher level of comfort that is unmatched by any other car. Its reflex interiors with fabric upholstery, dashboard makes it look what it should look- elegant all the way !
Other salient features the Volkswagen Vento possesses are: Front doors with storage compartments including a holder for 1 litre bottle, Rear doors with storage compartments, Storage compartment for sunglasses inside the glove box, Fully lined trunk and trunk floor, Trunk illumination, Foldable roof handles with coat hooks (3x), Warning triangle holder, Center console including 2 cupholders, Front centre armrest including cupholder for rear seat, Front center console including 12V outlet, Rear seat backrest, Fixed Gear lever surround, inner door handles and AC vents with chrome , 2 tone anti-glare dashboard , Black & Beige, Sun visors with ticket holder on driver's side, Sun visors with vanity mirror on passenger's side and Livon" fabric upholstery.
Additional interior features in Volkswagen Vento Highline variant include, Co-driver seat adjustable from rear seat for additional leg room, Interior Chrome package, Genuine leather wrapped steering wheel, gear shift knob, hand brake lever and gear shift boot, Rear centre arm rest and “Livon” superior upholstery.
Interior Comfort
Volkswagen Vento offers a cocoon of comfort. The car is a class apart from its peers when we talk about the comfort features it carries. Along with style and elegance, the comfort and convenience of the passengers is also taken care of. Volkswagen Vento is packed with a host of features that ensure, you reach your destination relaxed and in great comfort, something that we all need, at the end of the day.The power Steering wheel offers a comfortable drive for a of any height, the adjustable steering column , for both reach and rake and comfortable seats ensures a great driving experience. The tailor made innovative engine of Volkswagen Vento gives a high level of driving comfort.
The adjustable driver’s seat offers a suitable driving position with both height and seat adjustments in it, that ensures you reach your destination in sheer comfort. The Volkswagen Vento is packed with many advanced comfort features to give a pleasant and smooth drive.
The storage section is also taken care of, with the availability of huge boot space wherein you can put in your luggage in case of long distance travel. The front cup holders and the storage compartments in front doors offer greater use of space where you can store bottles or papers, etc.
The comfort features for the Trendline variant of the Volkswagen Vento include AC with rear AC vents, central locking, push type fuel lid opener, centrally lockable, outer rear view mirrors manually adjustable from inside, four power windows with driver side one touch down, Electric trunk opening, Rear defogger , white instrument back-lights, Parking lights, radio preparation with speaker and antenna pre-wiring, Front intermittent wipers, Dust and pollen filter and 14" steel spare wheel.
The Highline variant of the Volkswagen Vento is equipped with some extra comfort features such as Electrically adjustable outside mirrors, Climatronic automatic air conditioning , Comfort power windows, Height adjustable driver seat, Remote control for central locking, incl 2 keys, Multi function info display including door opening warning , Radio with CD player MP3 and four speaker including roof Antenna and14” steel spare wheel.
Interior Measurements
Volkswagen Vento is a luxurious sedan with a seating capacity of 5 passengers. The car is very spacious from inside and the interior dimensions provide ample area making both the headroom and legroom spacious.Volkswagen Vento Engine and Performance
Editor's take : The diesel is certainly the pick of the duo, not just for its efficiency, but even for its outright performance and drivability. Though the power ratings are similar, but the diesel engine’s performance more superior.The all new Volkswagen Vento has been introduced in both petrol and diesel engine options. The car is equipped with the same engine as that of Volkswagen Polo. It has 1.6 L engine DOHC in-line petrol engine for both manual and automatic options . The engine is equipped with 4 valves per cylinder which will offer clear emission and a higher torque. Volkswagen Vento petrol version is incorporated with 5 Speed Manual Transmission and 6 speed automatic gearbox with triptronic and diesel version hosts only 5 speed manual gearbox to enable smooth changes in gears. This engine helps the idling speed to be lowered without compromising the high-speed performance. The officials of the company claimed greater fuel efficiency for the car.
The highly powerful petrol engine of Volkswagen Vento pumps out max power of 105 Ps at 5250 rpm and a thumping torque of 153 Nm at 3800 rpm .The diesel engine of the car belts out a top power of 105 Ps at 4400 rpm and generates a peak torque of 250 Nm at 1500-2500 rpm.
Wheels
The all new Volkswagen Vento comes with cast aluminum alloy wheels and large size tyres. This big sized tyre are of great help in controlling the car from off-roading. It also reduces the skidding rate in slippery and watery roads. The Volkswagen Vento Trendline is assembled with 14" steel wheels with full wheel caps and a 14" steel spare wheel while the Highline variant is loaded with with 15” alloy wheels and a 14” steel spare wheel.Braking & Handling
Editor's take : The ride of the Vento is a tad stiffer. This is done to improve the handling characteristics of the vehicle. The handling of the Vento is good and it carries the VW DNA. Like all the cars from the Volkswagen stable, Volkswagen Vento, too is packed with a sound braking system. The front wheels of Volkswagen Vento come with Disc Brakes while its rear wheels have drum brakes. A good braking system helps in decelerating the car very quickly. The other advanced features that make the handling of Volkswagen Vento more convenient is ABS (Antilock Brake System) that ensures the prevention of wheel locking in case of sudden braking. Moreover it prevents the vehicle from skidding in case of hard braking at a wet or slippery road.
The suspension too, in the all new Volkswagen Vento are very powerful one and maintains the stability of the car. it has front MacPherson strut suspension with stabiliser bar and rear semi-independent type trailing arm shockers.
Handling & Safety
Editor's take : The top spec Volkswagen Vento comes with two airbags and ABS as safety features.Safety is a major concern these days with increased number of vehicle on roads. Volkswagen has taken care of this concern with its inbuilt passive and active safeguards in place. Volkswagen Vento is equipped with an array of advanced safeguards to make the drive comfortable and hassle-free.
The ABS (Anti Lock Braking System) ensures prevention of wheel lock in case of abrupt braking and keeps the car steerable. The availability of Driver’s Airbag and co-passenger airbag in the car is the most important safety measure which offers a cushioning effect to the passenger in case of collision and jerk and also helps in reducing the impact of the collision.
Volkswagen Vento is fitted with front and rear fog lights that help to drive the car in any weather condition. With the presence of fog lamps, the drive becomes easy and safe in bad weather conditions.
Some of the other safety features are Anti theft system with interior surveillance and back up alarm, Height adjustable 3 points front seat belt, 3-point safety belts for rear outboard occupants, lap belt for rear middle occupant, Front headrests and rear headrests, height-adjustable, High mount stop lamp, Day night rear view mirror, Front disc brakes and Electronic immobilizer .
Stereo & Accessories in Volkswagen Vento
Editor's take : The recent addition of new features on the Vento has made it feature rich. The Vento now comes with satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, steering mounted audio controls.Volkswagen Vento is equipped with advanced integrated audio system wherein you can listen to your favorite music with best sound quality using an integrated radio. Also, a sound system for ultimate drive experience is available in the all new Volkswagen Vento. The Highline variant have radio with CD player MP3 and four speaker including roof Antenna. Volkswagen Vento is accessorised with a powerful Climatronic automatic air conditioning, dust and pollen filter; rear AC vents add to the comfort of the rear passengers.
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Pros & Cons
Volkswagen Vento Pros :
Spacious, Sporty and Stylish look.
Spacious, Sporty and Stylish look.
Volkswagen Vento Cons :
A few added features should be there to set it apart from others in the segment.
A few added features should be there to set it apart from others in the segment.
Volkswagen Vento Specifications
Volkswagen Vento Variants
| Variants | Transmission | Engine Description | Mileage | Power | AC | Power Steering | Central Locking | |
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| (Petrol) | Manual | 1598cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve | 12.02 | 15.04 | 103.6bhp @ 5250rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| (Petrol) | Manual | 1598cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve | 12.02 | 15.04 | 103.6bhp @ 5250rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| (Petrol) | Automatic | 1598cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve | 11.2 | 14.4 | 103.6bhp @ 5250rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| (Petrol) | Manual | 1598cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve | 12.02 | 15.04 | 103.6bhp @ 5250rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| (Diesel) | Manual | 1598cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve | 17.25 | 20.54 | 103.6bhp @ 4400rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| (Diesel) | Manual | 1598cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve | 17.25 | 20.54 | 103.6bhp @ 4400rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| (Diesel) | Manual | 1598cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve | 17.25 | 20.54 | 103.6bhp @ 4400rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| (Diesel) | Manual | 1598cc 4 Cylinder 16 Valve | 17.25 | 20.54 | 103.5bhp @ 4400rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Volkswagen Vento Price
Volkswagen Vento Variants Price
Volkswagen Vento prices were updated on 05 Feb 2013| Variants | New Delhi | Bangalore | Mumbai | Chennai | Pune | Hyderabad | Kolkata | |
| (Petrol) | 7,29,000 | 7,45,014 | 7,52,431 | 7,45,014 | 7,13,895 | 7,41,960 | 7,42,615 | |
| (Petrol) | 7,75,000 | 8,03,337 | 8,11,674 | 7,78,000 | 7,65,508 | 7,78,428 | - | |
| (Diesel) | 8,44,000 | 8,62,058 | 8,70,625 | 8,62,058 | 8,26,504 | 8,59,004 | 8,59,762 | |
| (Petrol) | 8,74,805 | 8,96,972 | 9,06,074 | 8,96,972 | 8,56,849 | 8,80,357 | 8,91,132 | |
| (Diesel) | 8,90,805 | 9,20,382 | 9,29,865 | 9,20,382 | 8,72,515 | 9,06,642 | 9,07,442 | |
| (Petrol) | 9,74,805 | 9,98,750 | 10,08,851 | 9,98,750 | 9,54,770 | 9,92,136 | 9,93,010 | |
| (Diesel) | 9,89,805 | 10,14,017 | 10,24,265 | 10,14,017 | 9,69,456 | 9,89,072 | 10,08,290 | |
| (Diesel) | 10,20,171 | 10,33,774 | 10,48,799 | 10,38,308 | 10,21,004 | 10,38,308 | 10,29,240 |
Volkswagen Vento Expert Review
The Volkswagen Vento has been around for the last two years, and was introduced shortly after the launch of the Polo. To capture a good chunk in the Indian car market, Volkswagen introduced vehicles in the B+ and C+ segments. To freshen up the line-up, the German manufacturer has embellished its entry-level hatchback and sedan with more features. We drive this revised version of the diesel Vento.&...
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Volkswagen Vento Car News
Posted On 10 Jul,2012 | 1297 Views
Volkswagen Group India started the production of the Left Hand Drive version of the Vento model for export to Middle East and African Countries. The first Left Hand Drive car, a white Vento is also the 200,000th car produced at the Chakan plant. The export is planned to start from the second half of 2012. The first Left Hand Drive Vento was rolled out in the presence of Dr. Hackenberg and Dr. Chacko at the final quality check point of the plant, the CP8. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg said, “The Vento is an Indian car designed and built for Indian customers.
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Posted On 19 May,2012 | 5048 Views
Volkswagen, the auto major from Germany knows exactly what is required to rise above all car makers and shine like no one else can. The latest move it pulled was on the much-favored sedan Vento; this car-maker has softly launched the Comfortline variant of the Volkswagen Vento petrol at a price of Rs. 7.78 lakh (ex-showroom Noida). The comfortline variant was already gracing the Volkswagen Vento Diesel range.
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Posted On 24 Jan,2012 | 3846 Views
Volkswagen India is one of the most appreciated and famous car brands in India. It is well-known for manufacturing cars, which are stylish, modern and technically sound. Now, the company will soon commence the selling of the brand new 2012 Volkswagen Vento sedan with a notable change in its Highline variant. The Volkswagen Vento Highline will come with ‘Leatherette’ seat covers that will not only improve the style level but will also enhance the comfort level t
Volkswagen Vento is c+ segment Sedan car. This is a Petrol Engine based car. It has all of the great features in it. It gives a great performance and mileage.
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