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Volkswagen Santana Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1981–1984) — First Generation

The first-generation Volkswagen Santana is a practical sedan built for straightforward daily use. This generation emphasizes durable, no-nonsense motoring rather than luxury or sporty extras.

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Volkswagen Santana Engines and Transmissions

Volkswagen Santana engine choices on this generation are gasoline units with a manual transmission. Selected examples include the 1.3 MT, 1.8 MT and 1.9 MT sedan setups, each with front-wheel drive. You get a simple powertrain and drivetrain for everyday use, not an exhaustive lineup.

Sedan — Volkswagen Santana Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Volkswagen Santana Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1289 cm³60 hp44 kW100 N⋅mManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1595 cm³85 hp63 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 MTGasoline1598 cm³75 hp55 kW125 N⋅mManualFWD
1.8 MTGasoline1781 cm³90 hp66 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.9 MTGasoline1921 cm³115 hp85 kW152 N⋅mManualFWD
2.0 MTGasoline1994 cm³115 hp85 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1600 cm³54 hp40 kWNot providedManualFWD
1.6 MTDiesel1600 cm³70 hp51 kWNot providedManualFWD

Volkswagen Santana Dimensions

Sedan — Volkswagen Santana Dimensions

Sedan Volkswagen Santana Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT4545 mm1685 mm1385 mm2550 mm145 mm
1.6 MT4545 mm1685 mm1385 mm2550 mm145 mm
1.6 MT4545 mm1685 mm1385 mm2550 mm145 mm
1.8 MT4545 mm1685 mm1385 mm2550 mm145 mm
1.9 MT4545 mm1685 mm1385 mm2550 mm145 mm
2.0 MT4545 mm1685 mm1385 mm2550 mm145 mm
1.6 MT4545 mm1685 mm1385 mm2550 mm145 mm
1.6 MT4545 mm1685 mm1385 mm2550 mm145 mm