The Caravelle is a spacious van with a seating capacity of 7-9 people, offering ample interior space and a comfortable ride. Its dimensions, including a length of 4600 mm, width of 1845 mm, and height of 1950 mm, make it an ideal choice for families or groups. The van's wheelbase of 2460 mm and front and rear tracks of 1583 mm and 1570 mm, respectively, provide stability and agility on the road.
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Rating
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
16°
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Caravelle boasts impressive fuel efficiency, with combined figures of 18.23 US mpg. It offers a comfortable and spacious interior, making it ideal for families or those seeking a versatile vehicle.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
12.9 l/100 km 18.23 US mpg 21.9 UK mpg 7.75 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg 29.12 UK mpg 10.31 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car is a Rear-wheel drive, with a 4-speed manual transmission and a 1.9L, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated, boxer engine with OHV, carburettor and 8.6:1 compression ratio. It produces 60 HP at 3700 rpm and 140 Nm of torque at 2200 rpm. The engine is longitudinally mounted at the rear, and uses a coil-spring double wishbone suspension at the front and independent coil-spring trailing arm at the rear. The car has a 17.5L coolant capacity and a 4.5L engine oil capacity, using 15W-40 or 15W-40, 20W-50 engine oil and VW 501 01 or VW 500 00 specifications.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
60 Hp @ 3700 rpm.
Power Per Litre
31.4 Hp/l
Torque
140 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 103.26 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
DF
Engine Displacement
1913 cm3 116.74 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke
68.9 mm 2.71 in.
Compression Ratio
8.6
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-40 / VW 501 01 15W-40, 20W-50 / VW 500 00
Coolant
17.5 l 18.49 US qt | 15.4 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The Caravelle is a reliable and comfortable vehicle, featuring disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It has a steering rack and pinion system, and comes with 185/80 R14 or 205/70 R14 tires on 5.5J x 14 or 6J x 14 wheel rims.
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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 boasts a strong power-to-weight ratio, offering responsive performance. It boasts ample cargo space and a comfortable ride, making it ideal for families and road trips.
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Weight To Power Ratio
24.7 kg/Hp, 40.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
10.6 kg/Nm, 94.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1480-1510 kg 3262.84 - 3328.98 lbs.
Max Weight
2390-2600 kg 5269.05 - 5732.02 lbs.
Max Load
910-1090 kg 2006.21 - 2403.04 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 people.
The length of the Caravelle is 4600 mm or 181.1 in.
The ground clearance of the Caravelle is 190 mm or 7.48 in.
The Caravelle has a maximum speed of 118 km/h (73.32 mph).
Yes, the Caravelle is suitable for highway driving, but it may not be the best choice for high-speed highway driving or racing.
The top speed of the Caravelle is 118 km/h (73.32 mph).
The combined fuel consumption is 18.23 US mpg.
The Caravelle can seat up to 7 passengers comfortably.
The Caravelle comes standard with features such as a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and a touchscreen infotainment system.
It has a 1.9L, 4-cylinder, naturally aspirated, boxer engine.
It has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The engine is longitudinally mounted at the rear and it is a rear-wheel drive car.
Disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
Steering rack and pinion.
185/80 R14 or 205/70 R14.
The Caravelle can seat up to 11 people, depending on the configuration.
Yes, the Caravelle is a popular choice for commercial users due to its spacious interior and robust engine.
Yes, the Caravelle offers a generous cargo area, making it ideal for road trips or transporting large items.
The fuel consumption information is not in the given spec sheet.
The Caravelle can tow up to 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs) with brakes or 600 kg (1322.77 lbs) without brakes.
The cargo space ranges from 1700 l (60.03 cu. ft) to 2930 l (103.47 cu. ft) depending on the configuration.
