The Indian car market is receiving superb new cars. The Japanese car major Honda has made it huge by launching the all new fourth generation City with its diesel version in January this year. On the other hand, Volkswagen is going to offer the new refreshed Vento in order to allure more takers for the car.
2014 Honda City
While the new VW Vento is expected to pack in a lot of new added cosmetic updates which should be welcome change. However, being a facelift car, the Vento is only expected to get new cosmetic changes and some new features but not come with any mechanical updates. The VW Vento diesel is powered by a 1.6 liter, 4-cylinder, DOHC diesel mill that has the capability of producing a max power of 103bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. The diesel mill is mated with a 5 speed manual transmission gearbox.
On the other hand, the all new Honda City diesel packs in the highly accomplished 1.5 liter, i-DTEC Earth Dreams diesel engine and develops a max power output of 99bhp and a peak torque of 200Nm. This diesel engine is mated to a 6 speed manual transmission gearbox.
The Volkswagen Vento petrol is powered with a 1.6 liter DOHC petrol engine that generates a max power of 103bhp and a peak torque 153Nm.
On the other hand, the all new Honda City petrol version packs in a 1497cc, 1.5 liter petrol mill that churns out a max power of 117bhp and a peak torque of 145Nm.
When it comes to the fuel efficiency part, nothing can yet beat the outstanding mileage of the Honda City. While the VW Vento offers the ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 20.5 km/l for the diesel and 15.04 to 16.93 km/l for the petrol version, the Honda City diesel offers the industry topping mileage of a stunning 26.0 km/l while the City’s petrol version offers the mileage of 18 km/l.
In terms of dimensions and space, the VW Vento is 4384mm long, 1699mm wide and 1466mm tall with a wheelbase of 2552mm and a ground clearance of 168mm. On the other hand, the all new Honda City is slightly longer with a length of 4440mm, 1695mm wide and 1495mm high. The City also has a longer wheelbase of 2600mm and a ground clearance of 165mm, thus offering better interior space than that of the Vento.
In terms of performance and handling, the Honda City petrol is one of the best sedans in India. The new City has also shed some weight and become lighter than before offering better performance and superb mileage.
On the other hand, the Volkswagen Vento diesel is a stunning car when handling and drivability are concerned. The Vento diesel has great engine capability and suspension system.
It can be said that while the Vento facelift is a great mid-sized sedan in the Indian car market, the all new City is the clear winner hear with everything great and it shows in its ongoing awesome demands.
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