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

Details-
BrandVolkswagen
ModelSantana
GenerationSantana (32B)
Modification1.6 D (54 Hp)
Start Of ProductionAugust, 1982
End Of ProductionDecember, 1984

Performance

None

Specs-
Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh20.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph20.5 sec

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 model consumes 7.1 liters of diesel per 100 km in the city and 4.6 liters per 100 km outside the city, which is equivalent to 33.13 US mpg and 51.13 US mpg, respectively. This translates to a fuel efficiency of 39.79 UK mpg in the city and 61.41 UK mpg outside the city, or 14.08 km/l and 21.74 km/l, respectively.

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypeDiesel
Fuel Consumption Urban7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg 39.79 UK mpg 14.08 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban4.6 l/100 km 51.13 US mpg 61.41 UK mpg 21.74 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Santana is a compact car with a 1.6L inline-4 engine, producing 54 Hp at 4800 rpm and 104 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. It features a front-wheel drive layout, manual transmission, and a McPherson strut suspension at the front and trailing arm suspension at the rear.

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power54 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre34 Hp/l
Torque104 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 76.71 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio23
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder2
Fuel Injection SystemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainSOHC
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification10W-40 / VW 505 00
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 compact car with a kerb weight of 964 kg and a max weight of 1460 kg. It has a weight-to-power ratio of 17.9 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 9.3 kg/Nm. The car has a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 535 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio17.9 kg/Hp, 56 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio9.3 kg/Nm, 107.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight964 kg 2125.26 lbs.
Max Weight1460 kg 3218.75 lbs.
Max Load496 kg 1093.49 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum535 l 18.89 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max Roof Load75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes482 kg 1062.63 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Volkswagen - Santana (32B)

4545 mm

4

10.7 meters

The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 20.5 seconds.

The acceleration figures suggest that this car may not be ideal for performance enthusiasts.

The specs only include information about acceleration. Other performance specifications, such as top speed or engine specifications, are not included.

The Santana gets 33.13 miles per gallon in the city.

The Santana has a fuel efficiency of 51.13 miles per gallon outside the city.

The Santana is a diesel car.

The Santana has an internal combustion engine with a displacement of 1.6L and an inline-4 configuration.

The Santana has a manual transmission with 4 gears.

The Santana has a standard diesel injection (SDI) fuel injection system.

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 good fuel efficiency.

The Santana is known for its affordability.

The Santana offers a comfortable ride and reliable performance.

1000 kg

535 liters

60 liters