Volkswagen Vento vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Vento and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]. The Volkswagen Vento price is Rs. 8.69 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. The Volkswagen Vento is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Vento provides the mileage of 17.69 kmpl and 3 Series [2012-2016] provides the mileage of 18.88 kmpl.

Vento vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Vento	3 Series [2012-2016]
Price	Rs. 8.69 Lakh	Rs. 34.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	1995 cc
Power	109 bhp	184 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Volkswagen Vento

Turbo Edition 1.0L TSI

Rs. 8.69 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

Rs. 34.63 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Volkswagen Vento

Turbo Edition 1.0L TSI

BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

320d Prestige

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1L TSI	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	109 bhp @ 5000 rpm	184 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	175 Nm @ 1750 rpm	380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17.69View Mileage Details	18.88View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	972.95
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4390 4624
Width (mm)
1699 2031
Height (mm)
1467 1429
Wheelbase (mm)
2553 2810
Ground Clearance (mm)
157
Kerb Weight (kg)
1134 1585
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
494 480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
55 60

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Semi-Independent Trailing Arm
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.2
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	185 / 60 R15	225 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	185 / 60 R15	225 / 55 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Red	Black
Rear Armrest
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen
Fog Lights	Halogen on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Display	Digital Display	LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)
4 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Lapiz Blue	Black
	Carbon Steel	Impherial Blue Brilliant Effect
	Toffee Brown	Black Sapphire
	Reflex Silver	Sparkling Bronze
	Sunset Red	Mineral Grey
	Candy White	Havanna
		Liquid Blue
		Melbourne Red
		Galcier Silver
		Orion Silver
		Mineral White
		Alpine White

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Vento vs 3 Series [2012-2016] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Vento and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]?

Volkswagen Vento price is Rs. 8.69 Lakh and BMW 3 Series [2012-2016] price is Rs. 34.63 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Vento is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Vento and 3 Series [2012-2016] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Turbo Edition 1.0L TSI variant, mileage of Vento is 17.69kmpl and for the 320d Prestige variant, mileage of 3 Series [2012-2016] is 18.88kmpl. Thus making 3 Series [2012-2016] the most fuel efficient as compared to Vento

Q: How is the performance of Vento compared to 3 Series [2012-2016]?

For the Turbo Edition 1.0L TSI variant, 999 cc Petrol engine of Vento produces 109 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 175 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the 320d Prestige variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series [2012-2016] produces 184 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 380 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Volkswagen Vento vs BMW 3 Series [2012-2016]

Length (mm)	4390	4624
Width (mm)	1699	2031
Height (mm)	1467	1429
Wheelbase (mm)	2553	2810
Ground Clearance (mm)		157
Kerb Weight (kg)	1134	1585

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	494	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	55	60

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	4	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers