The Santana is a Sedan with a length of 4545 mm (178.94 in) and a width of 1695 mm (66.73 in). It has a height of 1400 mm (55.12 in) and a wheelbase of 2550 mm (100.39 in). The car has a front and rear track of 1400 mm (55.12 in) and 1408 mm (55.43 in) respectively. The minimum turning circle of the Santana is 10.7 m (35.1 ft). It has 5 seats and 4 doors.
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4545 mm 178.94 in.
Width
1695 mm 66.73 in.
Height
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Wheelbase
2550 mm 100.39 in.
Front Track
1400 mm 55.12 in.
Rear Track
1408 mm 55.43 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.7 m 35.1 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Santana model car has a diesel fuel type and efficient fuel consumption in both urban and extra-urban environments. In urban areas, it consumes 7.1 l/100 km (33.13 US mpg, 39.79 UK mpg, 14.08 km/l), while in extra-urban conditions, it consumes 4.8 l/100 km (49 US mpg, 58.85 UK mpg, 20.83 km/l).
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Rating
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption Urban
7.1 l/100 km 33.13 US mpg 39.79 UK mpg 14.08 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
4.8 l/100 km 49 US mpg 58.85 UK mpg 20.83 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Santana features a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 70 hp and 133 Nm of torque. It has a front-wheel drive system and a 4-speed manual transmission. The engine is known for its fuel efficiency and responsiveness.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
44.1 Hp/l
Torque
133 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 98.1 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement
1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
23
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40 / VW 505 00
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
4 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Trailing arm
Brakes
The car is a Santana model with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. It has a rack and pinion steering system and wheel rims of size 5.5J x 13.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Wheel Rims Size
5.5J x 13
Weight & Capacity
The Santana is a compact car with a weight-to-power ratio of 14.4 kg/Hp and 69.5 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a kerb weight of 1007 kg and a maximum weight of 1460 kg. The car has a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters and a minimum trunk boot space of 535 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
14.4 kg/Hp, 69.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.6 kg/Nm, 132.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1007 kg 2220.05 lbs.
Max Weight
1460 kg 3218.75 lbs.
Max Load
453 kg 998.69 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
535 l 18.89 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max Roof Load
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Santana (32B)
The Santana is 4545 mm (178.94 in) long.
The Santana has 5 seats.
The minimum turning circle of the Santana is 10.7 m (35.1 ft).
The Santana's 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 16 seconds.
The Santana has a top speed of 152 km/h (94.45 mph).
The Santana's performance is comparable to other cars in its segment, offering moderate acceleration and a decent top speed.
The Santana model car consumes 7.1 l/100 km (33.13 US mpg, 39.79 UK mpg, 14.08 km/l) in urban areas.
The Santana model car uses diesel fuel.
The Santana model car consumes 4.8 l/100 km (49 US mpg, 58.85 UK mpg, 20.83 km/l) in extra-urban environments.
The exact fuel efficiency figures have not been disclosed, but it is expected to be around 30 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.
The Santana comes with a 4-speed manual transmission.
The engine displacement is 1588 cm3.
This car uses disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
This car has a rack and pinion steering system.
The wheel rims in this car are of size 5.5J x 13.
A compact car produced by Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive.
1983
Reliability, fuel efficiency, and spacious interior.
The weight-to-power ratio is 14.4 kg/Hp and 69.5 Hp/tonne.
The maximum weight of the Santana is 1460 kg.
The minimum trunk boot space of the Santana is 535 liters.
