Vento is good, but only until compared with Linea T-JET

 

Exterior Decent sturdy looks. Isnt as appealing / classy as Linea.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors and quality is pretty decent, but again T-Jet's interior seems and feels better. Leg room might seem (visually) to be slightly more in Vento, but I think that because Vento's seats are not deep and has got lesser under-thigh support. Further there is hugh ugly hump for the drive shaft in middle of the back-seat floor in Vento, thus I would say is for 4 ppl only. Lots of pockets and bottle holders are good. The baige plastics around hand-brakes and door trim etc has cheap look and touch feel. Seats are comfortable, and leather seemed good. Radio had certain noise, as if the reception wasnt great, while I was driving on Santacruz SV road, Mumbai.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox There is slight lag between gear-shifts in Vento and I had to press the pedal to gain power after every change. Though ppl might attribute this to personal driving style, I didnt feel this issue with T-Jet.

 

Ride Quality & Handling There were also some noice from the rear wheels while going over few pot-holes. Cabin isnt as quite as Linea / Honda City. Steering is very light, but I liked it.

 

Final Words For 8lacs and 9.4lacs on-road in Mumbai, it seems to be a good package. and you get VW badge.

I would NOT buy the car at the moment, since I am sure there are many niggling issues that needs to be fixed, and VW will come up with Vento 2 or something within 6mths or 1yr.

Also unsure about its maintenance / and spares etc at the moment.

Mileage per liter needs to be checked as well. T-Jet should be giving you better. (check other forums)

Linea T-Jet is better buy (though ~1.5 lacs costlier) - Better turbo engine, good finished product with all niggling issues already fixed. Good tyres, good ride, and tons of features.

 

Areas of improvement Rear seats can be more deeper to get decent under-thigh support.

Middle rear hump is very ugly and eats up space. VW should do something about this.

Power Lag between gear-shifts.

 

Price, utility pockets / bottle holder etc in the inside14" regular spare wheel !, ride quality, gear-shift isnt that smooth