City is no more at no. 1 position just after launching of Volkswagen Vento. We are talking about Japanees auto giant Honda’s most popular car honda city. Honda city covers a long drive at number one position but Vento 1.6 leaves Honda city behind. Vento with some other new brands break the continuity of the entry level sedan and honda goes down to 3rd position this march. Sales graph shows this data clearly as in the march Vento reached the no. 3973 units as compared to City at 2773 units.
Why Vento ?
Volkswagen Vento is designed on its hatchback car platform like polo. But its quiet innovative features give it a sleek and stylish look. Front Grille and light is just like polo, but the way its roars, you can say that its a true masculine. Vento is comfortable enought having roomy head and leg space. Vento’s split seat option gives relaxation the most to passangers as the seating postures are adjustable.
The top model (Highline) of Volkswagen Vento comes fully loaded with following features:
• Power Steering, Power Windows, Remote Central Locking System
• CD MP3 Player with 4 speakers, Electrically adjustable outside mirrors
• Climatronic automatic air conditioning with rear AC vents
• Multi function info display including door opening warning
• Height adjustable driving seats plus steering wheel adjustment for reach and rake.
• Dual SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD, Anti Theft System, Electronic Immobilizer
• Alloy Wheels, Sunglass Storage Inside Glove-box
• Front and Rear Seat Arm-rests in center
• Livon Fabric Upholstery, Electronically Adjustable Outside Rear View Mirrors
• Body Colored Bumpers, Fog Lamps, Body Colored Door handles & ORVM
Engine Performance:
Vento comes with 4 cylinder, 8 valve, 1598cc petrol engine. But at the same time Volkswagen offers the diesel version too. Its maximum power is 153NM @ 3800 rpm with a seating capacity of five. vento is powered with 5 speed manual transmission and its ground clearance is 168mm. Fully furnished vento gives a milage of 14-17 kilometer per litre. Its base model price is Rs. 7 lakh.
Honda City 1.5 L
Honda city is popular in indian market for a long. Company always had some modifications in this model. City looks like Aerodynamic, elegent, and bold. Maintaining its comfort level the car has given a luxury look. City’s interior includes dual-toned dashboard, iPOD, MP3 Player, USB memory, and cell phone with mp3 player.
For safety point of view, City is equipped with Anti-lock braking system with brake assist, Dual SRS airbags, Pre-tensioner seat belts, and G-CON (G-force control Technology) body with a crush proof survival zone.
Engine:
The new honda city is powerd by 1.5L, 4 cylinder new generation i-VTEC engine which is excellent in fuel econoy. It gives a maximum power of 118PS @ 6600 rpm while its torque is 146NM@4800 rpm. Honda city comes with 5 speed manaul transmission and gives milage of 14 to 16 km/ litre. This 5 seater car priced at around Rs. 7.7 Lakh.
The new Honda Civic looks aerodynamic and sporty than Vento, if we look into the interior, it just looks as fresh with leather-wrapped gear-shift knobs. I feel thees are included to just t pamper the passengers..