It was yesterday when Volkswagen introduced the limited edition of Vento 1.0 TSI and now we have the BS6 mileage of the 1.0L petrol engine. Volkswagen claims that the new BS6 Vento delivers an ARAI certified mileage of 17.69 km/l from the 1.0L petrol motor.
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This TSI engine makes as much as 110 bhp and is available with a 6-speed manual as well as in the optional DSG gearbox. Sadly, the limited edition Vento which is Rs 1 lakh cheaper than the Highline Plus trim only gets a manual gearbox! Now, without wasting any further ado, let's compare the mileage with its rivals
| Model | Volkswagen Vento | Hyundai Verna | Maruti Ciaz | Honda City |
| Fuel Economy (km/l) | 17.69 - MT | 17.7 MT, 18.45 AT, 19.2 Turbo Petrol | 20.65 MT, 20.04 AT | 17.4 MT, 18 AT |
| Engine (L) | 1.0 | 1.5/1.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual and DSG Unit | 6-speed manual and IVT / 7-speed DCT | 5-speed manual and 4-speed torque converter unit | 5-speed manual and CVT |
| Power (bhp) | 110 | 115/118 | 103 | 117 |
| Torque (Nm) | 175 | 144/172 | 138 | 145 |
The new 999cc, three-cylinder engine in the Vento keeps up the pace with its competition and delivers 17.69 km/l. It beats the current-gen Honda City for which the ARAI stated mileage stands at 17.4 km/l. We hoped that with the smaller engine the fuel economy of new Vento will improve but it does not.
Like the Vento, the Verna too gets a turbo petrol engine as an option. The 1.0L turbo unit is borrowed from the Venue and makes as much as 110 bhp on tap. And that engine delivers 19.2 km/l which is impressive to the mark. It also uses the same 6-speed manual transmission like the Vento.
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The highlight is Maruti Ciaz returning the highest mileage of the lot. It delivers 20.65 km/l for the 5-speed manual and 20.04 km/l for the 4-speed torque converter unit. Also, the Ciaz is the most affordable sedan in its segment!
Prices and Warranty
| Model | Volkswagen Vento | Hyundai Verna | Maruti Ciaz | Honda City |
| Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs 8.91 lakh - Rs 13.4 lakh | Rs 9.31 lakh - Rs 15.11 lakh | Rs 8.33 lakh to Rs 11.09 lakh | Rs 10.53 lakh - Rs 14.53 lakh |
| Warranty | 4 years / 100,000 km | 3 years / Unlimited | 2 years / 40,000 km | 3 years / Unlimited |
Maruti Ciaz is the most affordable like we said above and it starts at Rs 8.33 lakh while the Vento secures the second position as its prices range from Rs 8.91 lakh to Rs 13.4 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. Except for the Verna which is also offered in a diesel engine, all three cars with a sole petrol engine only. The 1.5L diesel if Honda City will resume back once the new-gen model is launched.
