Opel Rekord Caravan (1982 – 1986) vs Volkswagen Santana (1982 – 1985): specs compared
Both offer around 115 hp at most. The Volkswagen Santana is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,150 kg. At 4,839 mm, the Volkswagen Santana is 159 mm longer than the Opel Rekord Caravan.
| Specification |
Opel
Rekord Caravan
1982 – 1986
|
Volkswagen
Santana
1982 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1986 | 1982 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 – 116 hp | 54 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 135 – 189 Nm | 100 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 – 22.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 153 – 182 km/h | 140 – 183 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 8.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,680 mm | 4,839 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,150 – 1,270 kg | 965 – 1,085 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.