Peugeot 505 (1982 – 1992) vs Volkswagen Santana (1982 – 1985): specs compared
Both offer around 120 hp at most. The Volkswagen Santana has the higher top speed: 183 km/h against 170 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,282 kg. At 4,900 mm, the Peugeot 505 is 61 mm longer than the Volkswagen Santana.
| Specification |
Peugeot
505
1982 – 1992
|
Volkswagen
Santana
1982 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1982 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 120 hp | 54 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 235 Nm | 100 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 – 19.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 146 – 170 km/h | 140 – 183 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 11.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,900 mm | 4,839 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,901 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,282 – 1,436 kg | 965 – 1,085 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.