The car in question is a Caravelle, with a maximum speed of 115 km/h (71.46 mph).
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Max Speed
115 km/h 71.46 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 Caravelle boasts a powerful diesel engine that delivers fuel efficiency of up to 29.4 US mpg in extra-urban conditions. Its spacious interior and versatile seating arrangements make it ideal for families or those who need a comfortable and practical vehicle.
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Consumption Urban
9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg 28.82 UK mpg 10.2 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.31 UK mpg 12.5 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Caravelle is a rear-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 1.7-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 57 horsepower and 103 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and a rear longitudinal engine layout. The engine has a compression ratio of 23.0 and uses a standard diesel injection system. The vehicle has a coil spring suspension system and a transverse stabilizer in the front, and an independent coil spring suspension in the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
57 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
33.2 Hp/l
Torque
103 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 75.97 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
KY
Engine Displacement
1715 cm3 104.66 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79.5 mm 3.13 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
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 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 in sizes 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 Caravelle is a spacious and powerful vehicle, with a weight-to-power ratio of 27.2 kg/Hp and a maximum load capacity of 810-1020 kg. It has a large trunk space of up to 2930 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters. The vehicle also has a maximum roof load of 100 kg and a permitted trailer load with brakes of 1200 kg.
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Weight To Power Ratio
27.2 kg/Hp, 36.8 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)
7-9 people
4600 mm (181.1 in)
10.7 meters (35.1 ft)
The Caravelle has a maximum speed of 115 km/h (71.46 mph).
The Caravelle's specs receive a rating of 3 out of 5.
The Caravelle's maximum speed is 115 km/h (71.46 mph).
The Caravelle has a fuel consumption of 8 l/100 km in extra-urban conditions.
The specifications do not include information about the engine type.
The specifications do not include information about the seating arrangements.
1715 cm3 or 104.66 cu. in.
Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Rear-wheel drive
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 in sizes 185/80 R14 and 205/70 R14.
The Caravelle can seat up to 7 passengers comfortably.
The Caravelle has an estimated fuel economy of up to 25 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
Yes, the Caravelle is designed for long road trips, with its comfortable seating, ample cargo space, and smooth handling making it an ideal choice for road trips.
The maximum load capacity of the Caravelle is 810-1020 kg.
The fuel tank capacity of the Caravelle is 60 liters.
The maximum trailer load with brakes of the Caravelle is 1200 kg.
