Skoda Rapid Automatic vs Volkswagen Vento Automatic - Spec Comparison

Updated on September 17, 2020

Skoda India has today finally launched the new Rapid Automatic in the country. So, here we have the price comparison of the new Skoda Rapid Automatic vs Volkswagen Vento AT:

Original Article: August 28, 2020

The Czech car manufacturer, Skoda, has recently launched the new Rapid BS6 in India. The 2020 Skoda Rapid got a new BS6-compliant powerplant and some new features. It instantly gained immense popularity, thanks to the aggressive pricing by the carmaker. However, upon launch, the Rapid was available with only a manual gearbox. So, Skoda is now gearing up to introduce its automatic version. Though the new Rapid and the Volkswagen Vento share powertrain, we thought of comparing these two VW Group cars. So, here we have for you a quick specification-based comparison of the upcoming Skoda Rapid Automatic vs Volkswagen Vento AT.

Engine, Transmission and Mileage

As we have already mentioned before, the Volkswagen Vento and the Skoda Rapid share their powertrain options. In fact, both these mid-size sedans are based on the same platform and have almost each and everything in common as they belong to the same VW Group. Talking about the engine, so both of them are powered by a BS6-compliant 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. This TSI motor churns out a healthy 110 PS of maximum power between 5000-5500 RPM and 175 Nm of peak torque between 1750-4000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

While the VW Vento Automatic is already on sale, the automatic version of the Skoda Rapid will be launched next month. Again, the engine of both these cars will be coupled to the same 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. However, there is a difference. While the Vento AT delivers 16.35 kmpl, the Rapid AT will deliver 16.24 kmpl. These are ARAI-claimed figures and actual mileage may vary as per your driving style and external conditions. Talking about the fuel-efficiency with the manual gearbox, so here the Rapid has an edge over the Vento. The Vento MT delivers 17.69 kmpl while the Rapid MT delivers 18.97 kmpl, again ARAI-claimed figures.

Dimensions and Capacity

Features

The Skoda Rapid as well as the Volkswagen Vento are fairly loaded with features. Both these cars get an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. The Vento now also gets all-LED headlamps with LED DRLs and both these mid-size sedans get all the usable features to meet our day to day requirements. The safety features of these cars include up to four airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors with rear parking camera, high-speed alert system, seat-belt reminders and many more.

Price

The manual variants of the new Volkswagen Vento BS6 are priced between Rs. 8.86 lakhs - Rs. 11.99 lakhs while the automatic variants retail between Rs. 12.10 lakhs - Rs. 13.30 lakhs. The manual variants of the new 2020 Skoda Rapid BS6 are priced between Rs. 7.49 lakhs - Rs. 11.79 lakhs, which makes it one of the most affordable mid-size sedan currently on sale in India. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi. The bookings for the Skoda Rapid AT are already open and one can book them by paying a refundable token amount of Rs. 25,000. We expect the automatic variants of the Rapid BS6 to charge around One lakh premium over the corresponding manual variant.

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