Verdict
The Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift costs RM80,646, undercutting the Volkswagen Vento Mk5 by RM9,982, yet its 1,598 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine, six-speed Aisin Tiptronic and 12.3-second 0-100 km/h time are unchanged. For a Malaysian buyer, that makes the facelift the cheaper route to the same 103 hp, 153 Nm drivetrain and 454-litre boot. But the older Mk5 earns its higher price with four airbags rather than two, plus automatic climate control, rear air vents, Bluetooth and cruise control. Safety and cabin comfort favour the outgoing car; budget favours the facelift.
Pick the Volkswagen Vento Mk5 if four airbags, automatic climate control, rear air vents and cruise control matter more than saving RM9,982.
Pick the Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift if you want the same 103 hp 1.6-litre powertrain and 454-litre boot for RM80,646, with a space-saver spare tyre.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Vento Mk5 RM90,628; Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift RM80,646.
- Airbags: Volkswagen Vento Mk5 has four; Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift has two.
- Steering assistance: Volkswagen Vento Mk5 uses hydraulic power steering; Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift uses electric power steering.
- Air-conditioning: Volkswagen Vento Mk5 has single-zone automatic climate control and rear vents; Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift has manual air-con and no rear…
- Kerb weight: Volkswagen Vento Mk5 is 1,182 kg; Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift is 1,178 kg.
- Spare tyre: Volkswagen Vento Mk5 has none listed; Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift gets a space-saver.
Mk5
- Four airbags, including front-side airbags
- Single-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
- Bluetooth, front foglamps and passive cruise control
- Costs RM9,982 more
- Hydraulic rather than electric power steering
- No spare tyre is listed
Mk5 facelift
- RM9,982 cheaper
- Electric power steering and a 1,178 kg kerb weight
- Space-saver spare tyre and front-seat belt reminder
- Only two airbags versus four
- Manual air-con and no rear air vents
- No Bluetooth, cruise control or front foglamps
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM90,628 | RM80,646✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC naturally aspirated | 16-valve DOHC naturally aspirated |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 103 hp | 103 hp |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 76.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Tiptronic | 6-Speed Tiptronic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 12.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 183 km/h | 183 km/h |
| Co2 | 154 g/km | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,384 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,552 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Weight | 1,182 kg | 1,178 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 454 litres | 454 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 4 airbags and no stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For Front Seats only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 1 rear | 2 front, 1 rear |
| Audio | RCD 320 radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback, AUX-in, USB, Bluetooth and 4 speakers | Radio 220G with CD/MP3/WMA playback, AUX-in, USB and 4 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual key | Manual key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years | 3 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk5 vs Mk5 facelift FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Vento Mk5 or Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift better?
The Volkswagen Vento Mk5 is better equipped for safety and comfort, with four airbags, automatic climate control, rear vents, Bluetooth and cruise control. The facelift is the smarter lower-cost choice, retaining the same 103 hp engine, six-speed automatic and 454-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift is RM9,982 cheaper: RM80,646 versus RM90,628 for the Volkswagen Vento Mk5.
Do the Volkswagen Vento Mk5 and Volkswagen Vento Mk5 facelift have the same performance?
Yes. Both use a 1,598 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 103 hp and 153 Nm, driving the front wheels through a six-speed Aisin Tiptronic automatic. Both take 12.3 seconds from 0-100 km/h and have a 183 km/h top speed.