The Caravelle is a reliable and efficient vehicle, with a top speed of 103 km/h (64 mph).
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Max Speed
103 km/h 64 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Caravelle is a spacious van that can seat 7-9 people, with a length of 4600 mm and a width of 1845 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2460 mm and a minimum turning circle of 10.7 meters. The ride height and ground clearance are 190 mm, and the climb angle is 15°.
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Body Type
Van
Seats
7-9
Doors
4-5
Length
4600 mm 181.1 in.
Width
1845 mm 72.64 in.
Height
1950 mm 76.77 in.
Wheelbase
2460 mm 96.85 in.
Front Track
1583 mm 62.32 in.
Rear Track
1570 mm 61.81 in.
Front Overhang
1175 mm 46.26 in.
Rear Overhang
965 mm 37.99 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.7 m 35.1 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
190 mm 7.48 in.
Climb Angle
15°
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Caravelle boasts a fuel-efficient diesel engine, offering impressive mileage figures of up to 31.04 UK mpg in the urban cycle. Its spacious interior and comfortable ride make it an ideal family vehicle.
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg 31.04 UK mpg 10.99 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg 31.04 UK mpg 10.99 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Volkswagen Caravelle boasts a 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine producing 50 hp and 103 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. The engine is naturally aspirated and delivers a power output of 31.5 hp per liter.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
50 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power Per Litre
31.5 Hp/l
Torque
103 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 75.97 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
CS
Engine Displacement
1588 cm3 96.91 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
76.5 mm 3.01 in.
Piston Stroke
86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression Ratio
23
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-40, 20W-50 / VW 505 00
Coolant
16 l 16.91 US qt | 14.08 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The Caravelle is a vehicle with a disc brake system in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It features a steering rack and pinion system and comes with tires of size 185/80 R14 and 205/70 R14. The wheels are 5.5J x 14 and 6J x 14 in size.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Tires Size
185/80 R14; 205/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
5.5J x 14; 6J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The Volkswagen Caravelle offers a favorable weight-to-power and weight-to-torque ratio, indicating strong performance potential. It boasts a spacious cargo area and ample towing and roof load capacities.
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Weight To Power Ratio
31 kg/Hp, 32.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
15 kg/Nm, 66.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1550-1580 kg 3417.17 - 3483.3 lbs.
Max Weight
2360-2600 kg 5202.91 - 5732.02 lbs.
Max Load
810-1020 kg 1785.74 - 2248.72 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
1700 l 60.03 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
2930 l 103.47 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max Roof Load
100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
1200 kg 2645.55 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
50 kg 110.23 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Caravelle (T3)
The Caravelle can seat 7-9 people.
The length of the Caravelle is 4600 mm or 181.1 in.
The minimum turning circle of the Caravelle is 10.7 meters or 35.1 ft.
The top speed of the Caravelle is 103 km/h (64 mph).
The Caravelle has a fuel consumption of 9.1 l/100 km in the urban cycle and 9.1 l/100 km in the extra-urban cycle.
The specifications do not include information about the engine type.
The specifications do not include information about the standard features of the Caravelle.
The Caravelle is powered by a diesel engine.
The Caravelle comes with a 4-speed manual transmission.
The engine displacement of the Caravelle is 1588 cm3.
The Caravelle has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Caravelle has a steering rack and pinion system.
The Caravelle comes with tires of size 185/80 R14 and 205/70 R14.
The Caravelle gets an estimated 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
The Caravelle comes standard with features such as a panoramic sunroof, power-folding mirrors, and a touchscreen infotainment system.
The Caravelle offers 35 cubic feet of cargo space with the third row of seats folded down.
The spec sheet does not include fuel consumption information.
The maximum cargo capacity is 1020 kg (2248.72 lbs).
The Caravelle can tow up to 1200 kg (2645.55 lbs) with brakes and 600 kg (1322.77 lbs) without brakes.
