Volkswagen Vento BHP
The Volkswagen Vento has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1995 Volkswagen Vento L produces 55 BHP, while the 1996 Volkswagen Vento GL produces 85 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
3 recorded variants, from 55–85 BHP.
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Popular Volkswagen Vento BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vento | 1996 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 74 BHP |
| Vento GL Auto | 1996 | 1,984 cc | Petrol | 85 BHP |
| Vento L | 1995 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 55 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,598 cc | Petrol | 1995–1996 | 55–74 BHP | 135–170.7 Nm | 2 |
| 1,984 cc | Petrol | 1996 | 85 BHP | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vento GL Auto | 1996 | 1,984 cc | Petrol | 85 BHP | 86.2 PS | 63.4 kW | 10.4 sec | 194 mph | |
| Vento | 1996 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 74 BHP | 75 PS | 135 Nm | 55 kW | 14.6 sec | 104 mph |
| Vento L | 1995 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 55 BHP | 55.8 PS | 170.7 Nm | 41 kW | 14.6 sec | 168 mph |
Volkswagen Vento BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Volkswagen Vento?
Recorded horsepower for the Volkswagen Vento is 55–85 BHP across 3 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Volkswagen Vento engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 85 BHP, from the 1,984 cc Petrol.
Which Volkswagen Vento year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 85 BHP, recorded for 1996.
What torque is recorded for the Volkswagen Vento?
Recorded torque is 135–170.7 Nm on the 2 variants that include it.