Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.4 petrol description
Sedan Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.4 has been produced from August, 1995 to October, 1998. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 60 horsepower on 4700 rpm and torque 116 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 240 up to 410 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Vento 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.2 litres.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.4 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 16.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 157 km/h.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.4 fuel consumption is 6.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (15.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.4 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Vento 1.4 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1995. August ... 1998. October | ||
Engine: | 1390 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 60 HP ON 4700 RPM | Torque: | 116 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 157 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 (combined) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.38m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1000 kg |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.4 engine AEX
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 1390 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 76.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 75.6 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.4 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 3.2 litres (3.4 quarts) |
Power | 60 HP ON 4700 RPM |
Torque | 116 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1995 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Polo |
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All Volkswagen Vento sedan [1992 - 1998] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen Vento 1995 1.4
Aug 1995 — Oct 1998 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 60 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1993 1.6 Jan 1993 — Oct 1998 | 1.6 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8
Apr 1992 — Feb 1993 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
1.8 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1997 1.8 Jan 1997 — Oct 1998 | 1.8 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 75 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1995 1.9 SDI Jun 1995 — Oct 1998 | 1.9 Diesel | 64 HP | 5.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.9 TD | 1.9 Diesel | 75 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1994 1.9 TDI
Mar 1994 — Oct 1998 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1996 1.9 TDI
Mar 1996 — Oct 1998 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 90 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Vento 1996 1.9 TDI
Aug 1996 — Oct 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1996 1.9 TDI
Aug 1996 — Oct 1998 Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP) |
1.9 Diesel | 110 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.0 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.0 | 2.0 Petrol | 115 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.8 VR6
Apr 1992 — Jan 1997 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds |
2.8 Petrol | 174 HP | 10.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Volkswagen Vento 1993 2.8 VR6
Aug 1993 — Jan 1997 Most powerfull petrol version (174 HP) |
2.8 Petrol | 174 HP | 11.6 l/100km | Automatic (4) |