Automotive Database: Volkswagen Vento

For the 1992–1999 car sold in Europe as the Volkswagen Vento, see Volkswagen Jetta.

Volkswagen Vento
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen India
Also called	Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Production	2010–present
Assembly	Chakan, India Kaluga, Russia
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A05 (PQ25) platform
Related	Volkswagen Polo Mk5 Škoda Rapid (2011)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,552 mm (100.5 in)
Length	4,384 mm (172.6 in)
Width	1,699 mm (66.9 in)
Height	1,466 mm (57.7 in)
Curb weight	1,120–1,220 kg (2,469–2,690 lb)

The Volkswagen Vento is a subcompact car produced by Volkswagen India, the subsidiary of the German manufacturer Volkswagen, since 2010. It is essentially a three-box Volkswagen Polo with a stretched wheelbase and has been developed especially for some markets. It is sold in India, Malaysia, Thailand, South Africa, Russia, and Mexico. The car is sold under the Vento name in India and Mexico. In Malaysia, Thailand, South Africa and Russia it is sold as the Volkswagen Polo Sedan. The word Vento means 'wind' in both Italian and Portuguese.

Overview

Technically, the car is based on a stretched version of the Volkswagen Polo. The extra wheelbase offers more rear legroom than the hatchback, 50mm additional wheelbase and 500-liters of boot space, something that is hugely appreciated by the customers. VW offers a choice of two engine options inside India and Mexico; a 1.6 litre petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox and a 1.6 litre diesel engine mated only to a five-speed manual gearbox in the Indian market. Other countries use 1.4L naturally aspirated petrol engine or 1.2TSI engine like his brother the hatchback polo.

The car in India is available in three trim levels: the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline, with the Petrol Highline also having the automatic option. Among the three variants, the Trendline is a bare-basic trim level, forming an entry point for the vehicle. The Comfortline gets a CD-MP3 music system, body-coloured door mirrors and handles and fog lamps among other features. The Highline features an Integrated USB music system, steering-mounted audio controls, leather upholstery, ABS, front airbags, a multi-function display, 15" alloy wheels and other standard features.

The Volkswagen Vento Petrol variant offers a fuel efficiency of 11.5 Kmpl in City and about 15.8 Kmpl on Highway. Volkswagen Vento diesel variant of the car gives a mileage of about 14 Kmpl in the city and nearly 16 Kmpl on the highways

VW recently introduced a new special edition version "Breeze" on the Trendline, featuring new, nifty features and added accessories. Besides the "Breeze', Volkswagen India, in collaboration with the IPL authorities, annually offers a special IPL edition at a slight premium.

In March 2011, Volkswagen recorded an impressive sales figure of 3973 units, dethroning the Honda City for the first time since its launch. Overall the car has been quite successful in the Indian market and has been particularly lauded for its build quality.

In November 2011, Škoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, introduced the Rapid, a car that is basically a re-badged Vento.

In April 2012, the car is sold in Malaysia under the name "Polo Sedan". The car is also manufactured and sold in Russia, Thailand and China (SAIC Motor) as "Volkswagen Polo Sedan" with only the petrol engine available.

As of late 2013, the Vento manufactured in India is being offered in the Mexican market, both with gasoline and diesel engines. Gasoline powered cars have the choice of manual or automatic transmissions; diesel is sold as a manual only. Trim levels are called Style, Active and Highline.

Since 2014, Polo introduced in Taiwan market will switch from European models(hatch back only) to India models,Both hatch back and sedan(rebadged as Polo Sedan) introduced, all with 1.6MPI petrol engine and 6 speed tiptronic powertrain, price also lowered for 2014 models, looking forward to compete with locally made economy cars.

The Vento is available with a choice of petrol (manual or automatic transmission) and diesel.

Mexican Market

Volkswagen Vento 2014 Active Trim Level, Sold in Mexico and Manufactured by Volkswagen India

The Volkswagen Vento was introduced in the Mexican Market like a 2014 model Manufactured by Volkswagen India.

VW offers a choice of two engine options; a 1.6 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox and a 1.6 litre diesel engine mated only to a five-speed manual gearbox (TDI).

The entry version is called Style and is available with 5-speed manual transmission or automatic 6-Speed Tiptronic. Series equipment will feature alarm with remote trunk opening, seat belts 3 point both front and back, single front headlamps, three read dome lights, center rear brake light, driver and passenger airbags, ABS brakes, air conditioning, power locks, 4-electric windows only front windows driver side control, armrest, four speakers and aluminum wheels 15" matched with 185/60R15 tyres, front disc brakes and rear drum brake, automatic version adds trip computer.

The second version called Active. Regarding Style adds Bluetooth telephone connection, a CD stereo with iPod compatible USB port, SD card and handsfree.

The top of the line, for now, is limited to the Highline version, with respect to Active, added automatic climate (climatronic), electric mirrors, electric windows with automatic up/down and full driver side control, chrome inserts on the dashboard, gear shift lever, steering wheel and speed brake handles and lined in leather, finally with fog lights.

The Vento in the Mexican market has developed a high rate of sales, leaving behind the Classico (MK4 Jetta redesigned) and MK6 Jetta, both produced in the same country, for this vehicle imported from India, it is speculated that the Vento will produced in a few years in Mexico. Becoming the best VW car in sales. The main rivals are the Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Versa and Nissan Tiida, all of them are in the top 10 best selling cars in Mexico, with the VW Vento.

Motor

Model	Displacement	Valvetrain configuration	Valves	Max. power at rpm	Max. torque at rpm	Top speed	Acceleration 0-100km/h
Petrol engine
1.6 MPI	1,598 cc	inline-4 DOHC	16	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) / 5250	153 Nm (113 lbft) / 3800	185 km/h (115 mph)	10.7 s
Diesel engine
1.6 TDI CR	1,598 cc	inline-4 DOHC	16	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) / 4400	250 Nm (184 lbft) / 1500–2500	186 km/h (116 mph)	10.8 s