Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.8 petrol description
Sedan Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.8 VR6 has been produced from August, 1993 to January, 1997. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 174 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Vento 1992 - 1998 version and torque 235 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 250 000 to 420 000 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 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.8 VR6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.8 VR6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.8 VR6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.6 litres per 100km (8.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 17 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 460 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 640 kilometers on highway.
Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.8 VR6 technical data
| Model: | Volkswagen Vento 2.8 VR6 | ||
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| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1993. August ... 1997. January | ||
| Engine: | 2792 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 282 g/km |
| Power: | 174 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 235 NM ON 4200 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 8.5 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres (14.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.38m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.40m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Gross weight: | 1200 kg | ||
Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.8 VR6 engine AAA
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 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 | 2792 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 81 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 90.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Volkswagen Vento 1992 2.8 VR6 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts) |
| Power | 174 HP ON 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 NM ON 4200 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1991 |
| Duration of production | 7 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 Volkswagen Sharan |
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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |