Planning To Buy A Used Volkswagen Vento? You Must Consider These Pros And Cons

The Volkswagen Vento has been one of the more popular models in the compact sedan segment. First launched in 2010, the Vento was a solid, fun-to-drive sedan, however, barring some minor facelifts, the car never really received a proper update. Volkswagen finally discontinued the car earlier this year to make way for the all-new Virtus compact sedan. Having said that, the car is still popular in the used car market, and you can find one for anywhere between Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 12 lakh depending on the model year and condition of the car.

So, if you are looking for a capable used compact sedan the Volkswagen Vento can be a good option to consider. However, before you start looking for one, here are some pros and cons you must know about.

The built quality of the Vento is also very good, and so is the fit and finish. Right from the exterior paint job to the interior, the car feels solid and premium.

Pros

1. In terms of driving dynamics, the Volkswagen Vento is a total treat to drive. The car's handling is on point and the ride quality is also quite good.
2. The built quality of the Vento is also very good, and so is the fit and finish. Right from the exterior paint job to the interior, the car feels solid and premium.
3. The 1.0-litre TSI that was offered with the newer model was a hoot to drive. However, the older model also came with a 1.6-litre petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine and both were good. However, we’d pick the latter as it also came with the option of an automatic DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox).

While the fit and finish inside the cabin were good, the overall design was still quite dated.

Cons

1. The Vento largely remained unchanged over the past decade, and it now looks dated compared to its rivals.
2. While the fit and finish inside the cabin were good, the overall design was still quite dated. The older Vento also missed out on features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and sunroof.
3. The maintenance cost and spare parts cost of the Volkswagen Vento was quite high, and it wasn't cheap to own compared to some of the Indian or Korean models. Especially for the older model with the DSG automatic transmission.