Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.6 petrol description
Sedan Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.6 has been produced from January, 1993 to October, 1998. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 126 Nm (Newton metres) on 2600 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Vento 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4 litres.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 168 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100km (13.7 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Vento fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.6 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Vento 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1993. January ... 1998. October | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 75 HP ON 5200 RPM | Torque: | 126 NM ON 2600 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 168 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 (combined) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km (31.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
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: | 1200 kg |
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.6 engine ABU
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 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 | 1598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 76.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 86.9 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.3 : 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 1.6 oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
Power | 75 HP ON 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 NM ON 2600 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1992 |
Duration of production | 2 years |
Engine also used on | Volkswagen Golf Seat Ibiza |
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) |