Volkswagen Santana Santana (32B)
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Volkswagen - Santana (32B)

Details-
BrandVolkswagen
ModelSantana
GenerationSantana (32B)
Modification1.6 (75 Hp)
Start Of ProductionAugust, 1982
End Of ProductionDecember, 1984

Performance

The Santana has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 14 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h (99.42 mph).

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh14 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph14 sec
Max Speed160 km/h 99.42 mph

Body & Dimensions

The Santana is a compact sedan with a length of 4545 mm, width of 1695 mm, and height of 1400 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2550 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.7 meters. It has 4 doors and can seat 5 people.

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Length4545 mm 178.94 in.
Width1695 mm 66.73 in.
Height1400 mm 55.12 in.
Wheelbase2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front Track1400 mm 55.12 in.
Rear Track1408 mm 55.43 in.
Min Turning Circle10.7 m 35.1 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The Santana is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 10.8 l/100 km in urban areas and 7.7 l/100 km in extra-urban areas, making it a decent choice for city driving.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg 26.16 UK mpg 9.26 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg 12.99 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Santana offers a modest 75 horsepower and a naturally aspirated engine, delivering a power-to-weight ratio of 47.2 hp/l. Its front-wheel drive system and 4-speed manual transmission provide a straightforward driving experience.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power75 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre47.2 Hp/l
Torque121 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 89.25 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Model CodeDT, JU
Engine Displacement1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression Ratio8.2
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity3 l 3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
Coolant6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission
Front SuspensionIndependent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionTrailing arm

Brakes

The Santana is a reliable car with a robust braking system, featuring disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear. It has a steering rack and pinion system, and its wheel rims are sized at 5.5J x 13.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
Steering TypeSteering rack and pinion
Wheel Rims Size5.5J x 13

Weight & Capacity

The Santana is a well-balanced car with a weight-to-power ratio of 12.4 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.7 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 931 kg and a maximum weight of 1440 kg. The car has a minimum trunk boot space of 535 liters and a maximum roof load of 75 kg.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio12.4 kg/Hp, 80.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio7.7 kg/Nm, 130 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight931 kg 2052.5 lbs.
Max Weight1440 kg 3174.66 lbs.
Max Load509 kg 1122.15 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum535 l 18.89 cu. ft.
Max Roof Load75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes465 kg 1025.15 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Volkswagen - Santana (32B)

4545 mm (178.94 in.)

4

10.7 m (35.1 ft.)

The Santana accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14 seconds.

The top speed of the Santana is 160 km/h (99.42 mph).

The Santana's acceleration and top speed are average for its class.

Petrol (Gasoline)

10.8 l/100 km (21.78 US mpg, 26.16 UK mpg, 9.26 km/l)

7.7 l/100 km (30.55 US mpg, 36.69 UK mpg, 12.99 km/l)

The Santana has an inline engine configuration with 4 cylinders.

The Santana uses a carburetor fuel injection system.

The Santana features a front-wheel drive system driven by the internal combustion engine.

The Santana has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.

The Santana has a steering rack and pinion system.

The Santana's wheel rims are sized at 5.5J x 13.

The Santana has a fuel economy of up to 25 miles per gallon in the city and 35 miles per gallon on the highway.

Yes, the Santana has a good reliability record and is known for its durability.

The Santana has a seating capacity of up to 5 passengers.

The weight-to-power ratio of the Santana is 12.4 kg/Hp.

The maximum weight of the Santana is 1440 kg.

The minimum trunk boot space of the Santana is 535 liters.