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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.
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
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.





