The Volkswagen Santana (1982-1985) was offered with 9 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Petrol | 115 hp | 165 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 184 km/h | 10.5 s | 8.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.9L Petrol | 115 hp | 154 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 184 km/h | 10.9 s | 9.3 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.8L Petrol | 90 hp | 145 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 169 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.9 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 85 hp | 127 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 166 km/h | 12.8 s | 8.9 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 75 hp | 125 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 13.6 s | 8.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Petrol | 75 hp | 121 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 160 km/h | 14.0 s | 9.1 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 1.6L Diesel | 70 hp | 130 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 154 km/h | 15.6 s | 6.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 1.3L Petrol | 60 hp | 100 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 148 km/h | 16.8 s | 7.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.6L Diesel | 54 hp | 102 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 140 km/h | 20.3 s | 6.4 l/100km | 5 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.