Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora

1992 – 1998 Germany

The Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora was in production from 1992 to 1998. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 60 to 174 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,045 kg. Combined fuel use starts at 5.0 L/100 km.

Body styleNot specified

Production1992 – 1998

Variants11

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 174 hp

0–100 km/h8.0 – 18.3 s

Top speed156 – 224 km/h

Fuel economy5.0 – 10.6 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	16.7 s	157	5-Speed manual
1.9L D 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	64 hp	18.3 s	156	5-Speed manual
1.9L SDI 5MT FWD (64 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	64 hp	18.3 s	156	5-Speed manual
1.6L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	14.6 s	168	5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	18.2 s	164	5-Speed manual
1.9L TD 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	75 hp	15.7 s	165	5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	12.7 s	178	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	13.2 s	178	5-Speed manual
1.9L TDI 5MT FWD (110 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.2 s	193	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	116 hp	10.6 s	198	5-Speed manual
2.8L VR6 5MT FWD (174 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	174 hp	8.0 s	224	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4700 RPM60 HP @ 4700 RPM59 BHP @ 4700 RPM
Torque: 86 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM116 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 97.6 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60TR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.6 cuFT (527 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2303.8 lbs (1045 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3417.2 lbs (1550 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 47 KW @ 4400 RPM64 HP @ 4400 RPM63 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque: 92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM124 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.9 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2427.23 lbs (1101 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 167 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 47 KW @ 4200 RPM64 HP @ 4200 RPM63 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 92 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM124 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96.9 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60TR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2491.2 lbs (1130 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 144 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5200 RPM75 HP @ 5200 RPM74 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM126 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 104.4 mph (168 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2312.6 lbs (1049 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 103 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM140 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101.9 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2312.6 lbs (1049 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 237 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 4200 RPM75 HP @ 4200 RPM74 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM150 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2444.9 lbs (1109 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3615.6 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 172 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM145 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Monopoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2361.2 lbs (1071 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 149 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM202 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2530.9 lbs (1148 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3714.8 lbs (1685 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 137 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1896 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 4150 RPM110 HP @ 4150 RPM109 BHP @ 4150 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM235 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 119.9 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2530.9 lbs (1148 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3714.8 lbs (1685 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 142 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM166 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/60HR14

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2414.1 lbs (1095 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 200 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 2792 cm3 (170 ci)
Power: 128 KW @ 5800 RPM174 HP @ 5800 RPM172 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM235 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 139.2 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/50VR15

Dimensions

Length: 172.44 in (4380 mm)
Width: 66.92 in (1700 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.48/57.08 in (1,460/1,450 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.63 in (2480 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2687.4 lbs (1219 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3803 lbs (1725 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 256 g/km

Length4,380 mm

Width1,700 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,480 mm

Curb weight1,045 – 1,219 kg

Torque116 – 235 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.