Volkswagen Santana

Years1982–1985
Generations1
Total variants24
Body stylesSedan
PlatformVolkswagen Group B2 platform · Volkswagen Group A05+
AssemblyGermany: Emden · Belgium: Brussels · China: Shanghai · China: Yizheng, Jiangsu · Ürümqi, Xinjiang · Japan: Kanagawa · Brazil: São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo · Mexico: Puebla
PredecessorShanghai SH760
SuccessorVolkswagen Lavida XR
Also known asCarat · Corsar · Cross Santana · Ford Versailles · Gran Santana/Santana GTS · New Santana · Passat · Quantum · Santana 2000 · Santana 3000 · Santana Vista Changda · Santana Zhijun
Related modelsFord Galaxy

The Volkswagen Santana is a sedan model, produced 1982–1985, spanning 1 generation with 24 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. The Santana (1982-1985) generation is the most extensively documented, with 24 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 1

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Volkswagen Santana have?

The Volkswagen Santana has 1 generation with 24 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Volkswagen Santana produced?

The Volkswagen Santana has been produced 1982–1985. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Volkswagen Santana?

The Volkswagen Santana is available as Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

23,852Estimated total · €4,770 per year
  • Depreciation5,002
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 12

Volkswagen Santana: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Carat
  • Corsar
  • Cross Santana
  • Ford Versailles
  • Gran Santana/Santana GTS
  • New Santana
  • Passat
  • Quantum
  • Santana 2000
  • Santana 3000
  • Santana Vista Changda
  • Santana Zhijun