Volkswagen has joined the compact-sedan bandwagon and expects to generate sizeable volumes. The brand has been struggling to keep up sales momentum with their existing lineup and have invested a lot in the Ameo project assuming that it will be a profitable one in the long run. Being an India-specific model, how does the Ameo fare against the competition on paper? Have a look.
| Specifications | Volkswagen Ameo | Ford Figo Aspire | Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire | Honda Amaze | Tata Zest | Hyundai Xcent |
| Price (Ex-Delhi) | 5.24-7.05 | 5.21-7.38 | 5.23-6.98 | 5.41-8.31 | 5.08-6.56 | 5.36-7.88 |
| Engine | 1.2 3Cyl MPI | 1.2/1.5 TiVCT | 1.2L 4Cyl VVT | 1.2L 4Cyl i-VTec | 1.2L 4Cyl Turbo | 1.2L 4Cyl VTVT |
| Power(PS) | 75 | 88/112 | 84.3 | 88/90 | 90 | 83 |
| Torque (Nm) | 110 | 112/136 | 115 | 109/110 | 140 | 113.7 |
| Gearbox | 5MT | 5MT/6DCT | 5MT/4AT | 5MT/CVT | 5MT | 5MT/4AT |
| Dimensions (mm) | 3995x1682x1483 | 3995x1695x1525 | 3995x1695x1555 | 3990x1680x1505 | 3995x1706x1570 | 1995x1660x1520 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2470 | 2491 | 2430 | 2405 | 2470 | 2425 |
| Fuel Efficiency (kmpl) | 17.8 | 18.16 | 20.85 | 17.8 | 17.6 | 19.1 |
| Bootspace (L) | 330 | 359 | 315 | 400 | 360 | 407 |