Skoda Kushaq Vs Volkswagen Polo Vs Volkswagen Vento: 1-litre Petrol Automatic Performance, And Fuel Efficiency Compared

Published September 4, 2021
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All three models share a common heart. We put to the test to see which one comes out on top

The Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen Vento are three very distinct models:one isan SUV, the other a hatchback, and the third one a sedan. But all three have one thing in common, a 1-litre TSI petrol engine. paired with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. So, which one of them comes out on top? Let's find out:

Spec Check

	Skoda Kushaq	Volkswagen Polo	Volkswagen Vento
Power	115PS	110PS	110PS
Torque	178Nm	175Nm	175Nm
Transmission	6-speed AT	6-speed AT	6-speed AT

On paper, all three models have nothing to separate them, utilising the same 1-litre TSI petrol engine. However, the Kushaq’s unit is slightly more powerful than the VW twins. That being said, with each model having a different body style, their performance in the real world is bound to differ.

Performance Runs

	Skoda Kushaq (WET)	Volkswagen Polo	Volkswagen Vento
0-100kmph	12.53 seconds	10.79 seconds	11.04 seconds
Kickdown (20-80kmph)	8.45 seconds	6.46 seconds	6.66 seconds

Sure, the Skoda Kushaq being tested in sub-optimal conditions does keep it at a disadvantage, but let’s not forget the larger SUV proportions do contribute to it being the slowest of the three models. The Volkswagen Polo is the quickest of the three in both the 0-100kmph sprint and the kickdown test. That being said, the Vento keeps it honest considering it is essentially a sedan version of the Polo.

Fuel Economy

	Skoda Kushaq (WET)	Volkswagen Polo	Volkswagen Vento
City	12.40kmpl	14.05kmpl	12.45kmpl
Highway	16.36kmpl	17.69kmpl	16.52kmpl

The Skoda Kushaq returned 12.4kmpl within the city and 16.36kmpl on the highway which ranks below the VW Vento and Polo. That being said, it is quite close to the Vento. The VW Polo is the most frugal of the lot.

Price

	Skoda Kushaq	Volkswagen Polo	Volkswagen Vento
Ex-showroom Price	Rs 14.19 lakh (Ambition), Rs 15.79 lakh (Style)	Rs. 8.71 Lakh (Comfortline), Rs 9.75 (Highline Plus), Rs 9,99 lakh (GT)	Rs. 12.70 Lakh (Highline), Rs. 14.10 Lakh (Highline Plus)

Skoda Kushaq Vs Volkswagen Polo Vs Volkswagen Vento: 1-litre Petrol showcase

Taking all the factors into consideration, the Volkswagen Polo is the more affordable offering that also gets the most performance and frugality of the three. That being said, it's also the smallest of the lot. The Vento adds more space for the extra dough you need to spend on it. As for the Skoda Kushaq, it may not be the ideal pick for performance and frugality, but it is the biggest of the lot since it is an SUV, and gets more features on tap. But you’ll have to shell out the most of the three models for it.