Opel Rekord Sedan (1982 – 1986) vs Volkswagen Santana (1982 – 1985): specs compared
Both offer around 116 hp at most. The Opel Rekord Sedan has the higher top speed: 187 km/h against 183 km/h. The Volkswagen Santana is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,115 kg. At 4,839 mm, the Volkswagen Santana is 189 mm longer than the Opel Rekord Sedan.
| Specification |
Opel
Rekord Sedan
1982 – 1986
|
Volkswagen
Santana
1982 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1986 | 1982 – 1985 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 – 116 hp | 54 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 189 Nm | 100 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 20.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 155 – 187 km/h | 140 – 183 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,650 mm | 4,839 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,245 kg | 965 – 1,085 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.