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The new 1.0-litre MPI engine replaces the 1.2-litre MPI unit in the existing Polo

From LED headlamps, Android Auto and CarPlay connectivity to six airbags, mass-market offerings are upping the ante with features previously seen in more expensive cars

What the Ciaz S is to the Ciaz, the Vento Sport is to the Vento

VW might soon bring in a more powerful version of its compact sedan powered by the 1.2-litre, 105PS TSI engine of the Polo GT TSI

The 5.11-metre concept sedan makes 306PS of power and has a top speed of 180kmph

So, how do the three premium hatches compare against each other on paper? What all do they offer and where do they lag?

Given that the next-gen Rapid is still a few years away, we expect the sedan to adopt the styling of the Euro-spec Fabia facelift to keep things fresh and interesting  

The VW Group won't be present at this year's Expo but here are the models it could have possibly showcased had it marked its attendance

The seventh-gen Jetta is based on VW’s MQB platform and packs plenty of additional features    

The Dzire remains the undisputed leader, with monthly sales of 21,145 units in December 2017

The Baleno continues its strong grip in the segment and leads the pack by a big margin.

The VW Group has tasked Skoda to localise its MQB A0 platform for India, which is expected to spawn a variety of cars including Skoda’s upcoming ECO car lineup, the new Volkswagen Polo, the new Vento

The T-Cross is all set to become the most affordable SUV in Volkswagen’s global lineup and is likely India-bound to take on the Hyundai Creta 

The compact SUV’s dashboard looks like a toned down version of T-Cross Breeze concept’s design and very much like the sixth-gen Polo

Available in four variants and with three engine choices, prices of the Volkswagen Vento start at Rs 8.19 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).