Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8

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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand 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 automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Vento fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Vento version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.6 seconds faster (in 12.7 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.2 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.9 litres per 100 km or 20 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Vento 1992

Volkswagen Vento 1992 1.8 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Vento 1.8
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1992. April ... 1998. October 
Engine: 1781 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 237 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 145 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 175 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 (combined) 13.3 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100km (24.5 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
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.

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
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)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

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)
Volkswagen Vento 1992 reviews
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