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Vento
1997 Volkswagen Vento
Germany
Diesel
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Vento
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
A3 Facelift (Typ 1H)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.9 TDI
Power (hp)
110 hp
Power (kW)
81 kW
Torque
235 Nm (173 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,896 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,380 mm
(172.4 in)
Width
1,695 mm
(66.7 in)
Height
1,425 mm
(56.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,475 mm
(97.4 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,150 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,900 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
300,000 km/miles
1,000,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Features
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Volkswagen
855 vehicles
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A3
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Window Lifts, Rear
Manual
Heated Windows
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional
Rims & Tires
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Colour
Black
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable
Back Pocket
Yes
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
431 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
885 litres
Depth
1,110 mm
(43.7 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,670 mm
(65.7 in)
Opening Width
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Colour
Beige
Black
Grey
Silver
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Vento
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Air Intakes
1-port
Number of Exhaust Pipes
1
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
940 mm
(37.0 in)
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Sedan
Variant
Vento Standard
1992–2022
Vento Sedan Generations
2 of 5
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A3 Facelift (Typ 1H)
1996–1998
Year
1997
Powertrain
1.9 TDI
Horsepower
110 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Diesel
Sedan
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Diesel
