| Honda City have been habitual of ruling its segment as | | | | City |
| far as the Indian automobile market is concerned. | | | | The new Honda City has eye-catching and breath |
| Having launched in 1998, the car eventually grabbed | | | | taking looks. The car is known for its powerful |
| the "Car of the year" award and became the | | | | air-conditioning system and an advanced integrated |
| conqueror of its C+ segment of cars. Recently | | | | audio system that facilitates passengers to integrate |
| announced launch of Volkswagen Vento has placed | | | | with any of the advanced equipments like iPod, MP3 |
| huge bets in the Indian automobile Industry on the | | | | player, USB Memory and Mobile phone with MP3 |
| future leader of the segment. Volkswagen is looking | | | | player. Apart from an excellent engine performance |
| forward to Vento after its recent successful launch of | | | | and stunning looks, the car has integrated a number of |
| Volkswagen Polo, a premium hatchback. Lets have a | | | | safety features like the engine's hood hinges, front |
| detailed comparison of the two on varied fronts. | | | | fenders, front grille and front windshield support |
| Compare Engine Capacity, Power and Performance | | | | structure are especially designed to absorb energy |
| Presently Honda City comes in three variants, out of | | | | easily and bend out of the way whenever possible for |
| which Honda City 1.5 E MT and 1.5 S MT are equipped | | | | better pedestrian collision safety. Other safety |
| with 1.5L, 1497cc, i-VTEC petrol engine producing 118PS | | | | features in Honda City includes ABS (Antilock Brake |
| power @ 6600rpm and 14.9Kg-m torque @ 4600rpm. | | | | System) and EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution). |
| The third variant Honda City 1.5 S AT also sports the | | | | Volkswagen all set to give staunch competition to City |
| same engine delivering same power, the only | | | | is expected to be launched with abundant and |
| difference being that this variant has an automatic | | | | attractive features like high quality, torsionally rigid |
| transmission gearbox. A major part of City's popularity | | | | bodyshell, advanced chassis design and standard |
| comes from good performance and positive | | | | features such as five three-point seat belts, front and |
| mouth-publicity. This is mainly due to the powerful | | | | side airbags, and ABS anti-lock brakes with electronic |
| i-VTEC engine delivering better efficiency and good | | | | brake-pressure distribution (EBD). The engineers at |
| fuel economy. | | | | Volkswagen have hinted that Vento would ensure the |
| Volkswagen Vento is expected to be available in both | | | | best-in-class comfort both in terms of driving and |
| Petrol and Diesel fuel options. The engines would | | | | seating. Although not specified but the boot space is |
| produce 105bhp of power. The torque produced by | | | | expected to be in the region of 500 litres. |
| the Diesel engine would be 25.5Nm while the petrol | | | | Having had the basic features and performance |
| motor would produce 15.8Nm of Torque, hence leading | | | | measures compared, it is evident that its going to be a |
| to a wide difference in driving capabilities. The engine is | | | | tough fight for both; the existing leader and the soon to |
| expected to be based on the same platform as Polo. | | | | be conqueror. Honda City has always had the |
| Volkswagen Vento would have advanced 4 valve | | | | advantage of a great mass reputation in India. |
| head and double overhead camshafts. The company | | | | Volkswagen, on the other hand would offer the |
| is however focusing on a lighter weigh vehicle, that is | | | | upper-hand of a Diesel fuel option that is going to |
| Vento won't be heavier than 100kg when compared to | | | | reduce the monthly expenses of buyers. It would be |
| Polo. | | | | indeed a delight for the Indian customers to have the |
| Compare Features of Volkswagen Vento and Honda | | | | best of both worlds. |