Volkswagen Vento (1HX0) (1992–1998)

The Volkswagen Vento (1HX0) was offered with 20 engine versions (15 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 55 to 190 hp, built 1992–1998.

Volkswagen Vento (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1992–1998
Body styleSedan
Doors5 – 4
Length172.4 in (4,380 mm) – 196.1 in (4,980 mm)
Width66.7 in (1,695 mm) – 67.3 in (1,710 mm)
Height56.1 in (1,425 mm) – 56.3 in (1,430 mm)
Cargo volume17.7 cu ft (500 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l) – 18.5 gal (70 l)

All Volkswagen Vento (1HX0) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.4 (55 hp)1992–1998Gasoline55 hp (40 kW)
1.4 (60 hp)1992–1998Gasoline60 hp (44 kW)
1.6 (75 hp)1992–1998Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)100 lb-ft (135 Nm)14.4 s104 mph (168 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (75 hp) Automatic1992–1998Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)100 lb-ft (135 Nm)16.8 s102 mph (164 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (75 hp)1992–1998Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)14.4 s104 mph (168 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (75 hp) Automatic1992–1998Gasoline75 hp (55 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)16.8 s102 mph (164 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (90 hp)1992–1998Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)12.5 s112 mph (180 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 (90 hp) Automatic1992–1998Gasoline90 hp (66 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)14.5 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 D (64 hp)1992–1998Diesel64 hp (47 kW)91 lb-ft (124 Nm)18.3 s97 mph (156 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TD (75 hp)1992–1998Diesel75 hp (55 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)15.7 s103 mph (165 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 (115 hp)1992–1998Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)10.4 s123 mph (198 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 (115 hp) Automatic1992–1998Gasoline115 hp (85 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)11.9 s121 mph (194 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 VR6 (174 hp)1992–1998Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)7.8 s140 mph (225 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.8 VR6 (174 hp) Automatic1992–1998Gasoline174 hp (128 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)8.7 s137 mph (221 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 TDI (90 hp)1993–1998Diesel90 hp (66 kW)149 lb-ft (202 Nm)13.2 s111 mph (178 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (101 hp)1994–1998Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)11.7 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 (101 hp) Automatic1994–1998Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)11.7 s117 mph (188 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.9 VR6 Syncro (190 hp)1994–1998Gasoline190 hp (140 kW)130 mph (210 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
1.9 TDI CL (110 hp)1996–1998Diesel110 hp (81 kW)173 lb-ft (235 Nm)11.2 s120 mph (193 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.9 SDI (64 hp)1997–1998Diesel64 hp (47 kW)92 lb-ft (125 Nm)18.3 s97 mph (156 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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