Cars have become a part and parcel of our life. Called as the best means of transportation, various models, irrespective of being a sedan, hatchback, Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) or Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV), attracts a lot of auto enthusiasts, leaving them in a dilemma as which car to buy. In the light of the same, a comparison between the very famous Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Vento has been done below, which can help one shortlist the best-suited option.
Available in 8 diesel variants and 7 petrol variants, the diesel avatar comes equipped with a 1.5-liter TDI diesel engine that churns out a whopping 103.6 bhp of maximum power. On the other hand, the petrol variant possess a 1.6-liter petrol engine, generating the same power as that of diesel engine. With this engine configuration, Rapid diesel can deliver a fuel efficiency of as high as 21.7 kmpl in normal driving conditions. The elegant aerodynamic design adds to the charm of the vehicle, and the price bracket of Rs. 7.3 lakhs to Rs. 11.1 lakhs makes it a good-buy.
Volkswagen Vento gives a stiff competition to the Skoda Rapid, besides a slightly higher price bracket of Rs. 7.6 lakhs to Rs. 11.2 lakhs. Available in 5 diesel and 5 petrol versions, this sedan has attracted masses ever since its launch. The diesel version runs on a 1.5-liter engine while the petrol variant has been offered in two different configurations. One option consists of a high power 1.6-liter engine, while the other is of 1.2-liter mill.
Both of these models deliver a stiff competitor to each other, irrespective of the fact that they both come from the arsenal of a same manufacturing company – Volkswagen Group. Both Rapid and Vento are present from a long time in the premium sedan segment and have been puling some decent volumes for their respective companies. Therefore, the choice of buying any of the models from Rapid and Vento is left with the buyer itself, depending on his/her specific requirements.
