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Volkswagen Santana

1982 – 1985 Germany

The Volkswagen Santana was in production from 1982 to 1985. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 54 to 116 hp. The lightest version weighs only 965 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Volkswagen Santana
Body styleNot specified
Production1982 – 1985
Variants6
FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power54 – 116 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed140 – 183 km/h
Fuel economy—

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.6L D 4MT FWD (60 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 54 hp — 140 4-speed manual
1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 60 hp — 148 4-speed manual
1.6L TD 5MT FWD (71 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Diesel 71 hp — 154 5-Speed manual
1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 75 hp — 159 4-speed manual
1.8L 4MT FWD (90 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 90 hp — 169 4-speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 116 hp — 183 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 4800 RPM54 HP @ 4800 RPM54 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
74 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM100 Nm @ 2300 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
87 mph (140 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 HR14

Dimensions

Length
190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.51 in (2680 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2260 lbs (1025 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1296 cm3 (79 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 5600 RPM60 HP @ 5600 RPM59 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
74 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM100 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
92 mph (148 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 HR14

Dimensions

Length
190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.5 in (2680 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2127 lbs (965 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1588 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
52 KW @ 4500 RPM71 HP @ 4500 RPM70 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
98 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM133 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
96 mph (154 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 HR14

Dimensions

Length
190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.5 in (2680 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2326 lbs (1055 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1595 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM125 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 HR14

Dimensions

Length
190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.5 in (2680 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2172 lbs (985 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power
66 KW @ 5200 RPM90 HP @ 5200 RPM89 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
107 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM145 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
105 mph (169 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 HR14

Dimensions

Length
190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.5 in (2680 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2172 lbs (985 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1994 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
85 KW @ 5400 RPM116 HP @ 5400 RPM114 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM165 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Monopoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
114 mph (183 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175 HR14

Dimensions

Length
190.5 in (4839 mm)
Width
67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
105.5 in (2680 mm)
Cargo Volume
17.7 cuFT (501 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Length4,839 mm
Width1,720 mm
Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,680 mm
Curb weight965 – 1,085 kg
Torque100 – 165 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.