The Caravelle is a reliable and sturdy vehicle with a top speed of 127 km/h or 78.91 mph, making it suitable for daily driving and short road trips.
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Max Speed
127 km/h 78.91 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Caravelle is a versatile van with a spacious interior, suitable for 7-9 passengers. Its dimensions are 4600 mm in length, 1845 mm in width, and 1950 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2460 mm. It has a ground clearance of 190 mm and a climb angle of 18°.
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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
18°
Fuel Consumption
The Caravelle is a diesel-powered vehicle with impressive fuel efficiency in both urban and extra-urban driving conditions. It consumes 8.6 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 8.3 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg 32.85 UK mpg 11.63 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg 34.03 UK mpg 12.05 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Caravelle is a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 1.6L inline 4-cylinder diesel engine, producing 70 horsepower and 138 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and a turbocharged engine with a compression ratio of 23.0.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
44.1 Hp/l
Torque
138 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 101.78 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
JX
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
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-40 / 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 car in question is a Caravelle with disc front brakes and drum rear brakes. The steering system is a rack and pinion type. The tire sizes are 185/80 R14 and 205/70 R14, with wheel rims of sizes 5.5J x 14 and 6J x 14.
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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 Caravelle is a versatile vehicle with a strong power-to-weight ratio, suitable for both daily driving and towing. Its spacious trunk and generous fuel tank capacity make it an excellent choice for road trips. With a maximum roof load of 100 kg, it's also suitable for carrying bulky items.
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Weight To Power Ratio
22.4 kg/Hp, 44.7 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
11.3 kg/Nm, 88.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1565-1595 kg 3450.23 - 3516.37 lbs.
Max Weight
2360-2600 kg 5202.91 - 5732.02 lbs.
Max Load
795-1005 kg 1752.67 - 2215.65 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
1500 kg 3306.93 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 passengers.
The Caravelle is 4600 mm (181.1 in) long.
The Caravelle has a ground clearance of 190 mm (7.48 in).
The top speed of the Caravelle is 127 km/h or 78.91 mph.
The Caravelle is better suited for daily driving and short road trips due to its moderate top speed.
The model of the car is the Caravelle.
The Caravelle is a diesel-powered vehicle.
The Caravelle consumes 8.6 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in urban areas.
The Caravelle consumes 8.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
The Caravelle has a 1.6L inline 4-cylinder diesel engine.
The Caravelle has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
The compression ratio of the Caravelle's engine is 23.0.
It has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
It has a rack and pinion steering system.
The tire sizes are 185/80 R14 and 205/70 R14, with wheel rims of sizes 5.5J x 14 and 6J x 14.
The Caravelle can seat up to 8 passengers comfortably.
The Caravelle is available with a range of diesel and petrol engines, including a 2.0L turbocharged engine and a 3.6L V6 engine.
Yes, the Caravelle is designed for long road trips, with a comfortable ride, ample cargo space, and a range of features to keep passengers entertained and comfortable.
The maximum weight of the Caravelle is 2600 kg (5732.91 lbs).
The minimum trunk boot space of the Caravelle is 1700 liters (60.03 cu. ft.).
The maximum permitted trailer load with brakes of the Caravelle is 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs).
