Segment: Medium
Production years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
In 1982, Volkswagen introduced the Santana model for specific markets, but it was more of a badge-engineered Passat B2, with small differences.
The German carmaker saw the opportunity to use specific names for specific markets. In Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, the name was easier to remember than the Passat. That's why in South America, Volkswagen kept the nameplate for longer times. It was also used for vehicles built in 1983 at the SAIC (Shanghai Tractor Automobile Corporation) in China.
Its angular lines, the big rectangular headlights, and the plastic bumper were a fresh look on the market. The three-box sedan version was not the most popular on the market, but it was considered an excellent middle-management vehicle thanks to its roomy interior. Soon, it became popular for families as well.
Inside, Volkswagen installed two large dials on the dashboard for the speedometer and tachometer in the angular instrument cluster and two smaller gauges for fuel and coolant temperatures. There was an area with ten lights for turn signals, hazard, oil pressure, parking brakes, and a few other warning lights in the middle.
Volkswagen offered the Passat a wide choice of engines, both diesel and gasoline. Its long-range autonomy, of over 1000 km (623 miles), made it one of the most cost-effective cars on the market. Its reliability and low running costs increased over the years.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1296 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5600 RPM 60 HP @ 5600 RPM 59 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 100 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
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Top Speed: | 92 mph (148 km/h) |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.5 in (4839 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2127 lbs (965 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1595 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 125 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.5 in (4839 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2172 lbs (985 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1781 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5200 RPM 90 HP @ 5200 RPM 89 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 145 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.5 in (4839 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2172 lbs (985 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1994 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 165 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.5 in (4839 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2392 lbs (1085 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L D 4MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1588 cm3 |
Power: | 40 KW @ 4800 RPM 54 HP @ 4800 RPM 54 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM 100 Nm @ 2300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.5 in (4839 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.51 in (2680 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2260 lbs (1025 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L TD 5MT FWD (71 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1588 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 4500 RPM 71 HP @ 4500 RPM 70 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 133 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 190.5 in (4839 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/57.9 in (1,450/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2326 lbs (1055 kg) |