06-Dec-2011: The Volkswagen Vento carries the legacy of the Volkswagen Polo in the Indian market. The Volkswagen Vento sedan locks horns with the likes of Swift Dzire, Hyundai Verna and the Fiat Linea. The Volkswagen Vento runs in the name of the ‘Polo’ saloon around the global market. The Vento is also expected to ruffle a few feathers in the camps of the Chevrolet Aveo, Tata Manza, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Verna as well. Clearly the Vento stands up to its name which means 'wind' in both Italian and Portuguese. The car carries forward the company's tradition of naming its models after prominent winds.

Volkswagen Vento is third generation Jetta also known as baby Jetta. This German car will come in the market to compete directly with Honda City, Fiat Linea, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Verna.

Volkswagen Vento Engine - Volkswagen Vento comes with 1.6 litre Petrol and diesel engines. Both the engines are same as used in new VW Polo in Europe and will generate the power of 105 bhp. It will be available in 5- Speed Manual and automatic transmission. Vento engines are well refined and responsive; it will touch the 0 to 100 kph in just 14.2 seconds with top speed of 160 kph.

Volkswagen Vento Exteriors -  Volkswagen Vento is designed for the tough and bumpy Indian roads, its solid MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar and rear suspension with Semi-Independent trailing arm ensures the smooth and comfortable ride. It’s wider 15 inches tyres (185/60 R15) provide the better road grip and excellent drive quality. Volkswagen Vento will come with solid looking Electronic power steering but missing audio controls on it.

Volkswagen Vento Interiors - Volkswagen Vento Interiors are very simple and decent looking. Seats are very comfortable but lacks in thigh support. Front seat hand rest are very comfortable but will cause little trouble while applying the hand brakes as it just located underneath. Dashboard is simple looking with more dead switches and light color not matching with the display lights. Qualities of interiors are very good and chrome gives beautiful inside view. You can also adjust the front seats from behind as well, unique feature of Volkswagen Vento. It also comes with rear seat air-vents for rear passengers. Some small feature like coat hooks and reading light will impress you.

Volkswagen Vento Price- The basic petrol variant of Volkswagen Vento is priced at Rs. 6, 99,000 and the top end model of petrol version is priced at Rs. 9, 21,500. Whereas the price toll of Volkswagen Vento (Diesel) starts from 8 lakhs and ends up with 9.5 lakhs in India.

Volkswagen Vento Mileage – The petrol version of Volkswagen Vento gives 12-16 Kmpl whereas the diesel version of this sedan gives 14-18 Kmpl of mileage. 

Volkswagen Vento Models – It is available in 5 different models Volkswagen Vento Diesel Trendline, Volkswagen Vento Diesel Highline, Volkswagen Vento Petrol Highline, Volkswagen Vento Petrol Trendline and Volkswagen Vento Highline AT

Volkswagen Vento Competitors – Volkswagen Vento is currently a big rival for the sedans like Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Ford Fiesta, Fiat Linea and Maruti SX4 Diesel in Indian market. 

Volkswagen Vento Colors - Volkswagen Vento is available in several heart touching colors like Candy White, Flash Red, Silver, Blue, Black etc in Indian market.

Volkswagen Vento Awards – Volkswagen Vento has won several prestigious awards within a short period of its launch. They arePremium Sedan of the year – Zig Wheels

1. Automobile of the year 2010 – Subros Car India
2. Best sedan – NDTV Car and Bike Award
3. Mid-Size Car of the Year – Subros Car India
4. Prestigious award- Motor Vikatan Award 

Volkswagen Vento Safety Features – Volkswagen Vento is loaded with some common safety features like Front disc brakes, Height-adjustable headrests, front and rear, Electronic anti-theft immobilizer, Interior rear view mirror, manual day/night, Height-adjustable 3-point front seat belt, 3-point safety belts for rear outboard occupants, lap belt for rear middle occupant, High mounted third brake light, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Dual airbags, driver and co-driver side, Fog lights, front and rear, Anti-theft system with interior surveillance and back-up alarm and Pinch-guard safety for all 4 power windows.

Volkswagen Vento Specifications - Volkswagen Vento is entry level sedan from Volkswagen India. This car is designed for Indian customer and Indian roads. It includes all new features, great suspension, enhanced safety features and affordable prices. Volkswagen Vento Price range starts from Rs. 6.99 lakh and goes up to Rs. 9.23 lakh. The automatic transmission (only petrol version) will cost Rs. 9.21 lakh. This price range for sedan is very attractive and affordable. It comes with several safety features like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Dual airbags, driver and co-driver side, Fog lights, front and rear, Anti-theft system with interior surveillance and back-up alarm and Pinch-guard safety for all 4 power windows which are good.

Volkswagen Vento Ride and Handling - Volkswagen Vento engines are well developed and reactive. It will touch the 0 to 100 kph in just 14.2 seconds with top speed of 160 kph. The gear know has got a nice grip where shifting of gears is smooth. It has got a very good ground clearance, so you will not feel tired to drive even in most awful roads. Overall it is a good sedan for the people who love power.

Volkswagen Vento Maintenance Cost – Volkswagen Vento is affordable; you need not to worry about the maintenance cost of it. The maintenance cost of Volkswagen Vento diesel is high compare to petrol version. The general service of diesel variant goes up to 5-6 thousand whereas the petrol version 2-3 thousand. The cost of spares of a diesel is also relatively high compared to petrol. The spare parts of this car is a bit costly, the rest of the things are affordable.  

Volkswagen Vento Accessories – Volkswagen Vento has user friendly accessories which will make them comfort. The accessories like Radio with CD-MP3 / WMA player and 4 speakers includes roof antenna, Multi-function display includes digital speed display, fuel efficiency, Remote control for central locking, with 2 foldable keys for ease of carrying in the pocket and distance till empty and service reminder keeps passengers alert and it also entertains them.  

Compare Volkswagen Vento with other models:

Volkswagen Vento vs Honda City: Honda city is better looking sedan than Vento. Volkswagen Vento fuel efficiency is better than Honda City. Honda got the better car service network than Volkswagen. Compare Volkswagen Vento and Honda City on the basis of technical data, features and price.

Volkswagen Vento vs Fiat Linea: Fiat Linea comes with more advance features than Volkswagen Vento. Linea provides better comfort seating than Vento. Volkswagen Vento is solid and efficient vehicle as compare to Fiat Linea. Compare Volkswagen Vento and Fiat Linea on the basis of technical data, features and price.

Volkswagen Vento vs Hyundai Verna: Hyundai Verna is a less maintenance car and proved to be very successful in Indian roads, Vento still need to perform in Indian roads. Compare Volkswagen Vento and Hyundai Verna on the basis of technical data, features and price.

Volkswagen Vento vs Ford Fiesta: Volkswagen Vento got the better looks and solid body as compare to Ford Fiesta. Ford Fiesta is very efficient vehicle and Vento still need to perform in Indian turf. Compare Volkswagen Vento and Ford Fiesta on the basis of technical specifications, features and price.

Volkswagen Vento Dealers in India

Volkswagen Vento Dealers in Delhi - DD Autoworld Private Limited New Delhi
Address: 34, Lajpat Nagar-IV, Ring Road New Delhi
Contact Person: Mr S.K Gautam
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