Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 petrol description
Sedan Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 has been produced from April, 1992 to October, 1998. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Volkswagen Vento 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.8 litres.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 11.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Volkswagen Vento fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 technical data
Model: | Volkswagen Vento 1.8 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1992. April ... 1998. October | ||
Engine: | 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 197 g/km |
Power: | 90 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 145 NM ON 2500 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 178 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 (combined) 11.1 (urban) 6.2 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km (27.7 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 1.8 engine ABS
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 | 1781 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 86.4 mm |
Compression ratio | 10 : 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 1.8 oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 3.8 litres (4 quarts) |
Power | 90 HP ON 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 NM ON 2500 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1991 |
Duration of production | 8 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1994 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Volkswagen Golf Seat Toledo Seat Ibiza Seat Cordoba |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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) |