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 17°.
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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
17°
Fuel Consumption
The Caravelle is a petrol-powered car with a fuel consumption of 11.8 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas and 9.7 liters per 100 kilometers in extra-urban areas.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg 23.94 UK mpg 8.47 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 Caravelle is a rear-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 1.9L, 4-cylinder boxer engine producing 60 Hp and 140 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and a rear longitudinal engine layout. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.6 and uses a carburettor fuel injection system.
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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 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 Volkswagen Caravelle boasts a strong power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for both urban and highway driving. Its spacious interior and ample cargo space make it ideal for families and those who need practicality.
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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)
7-9 people
4600 mm (181.1 in)
10.7 meters (35.1 ft)
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).
Petrol (Gasoline)
11.8 liters per 100 kilometers
9.7 liters per 100 kilometers
The engine displacement of the Caravelle is 1913 cm3 or 116.74 cu. in.
The Caravelle has a rear-wheel drive drivetrain architecture, where the internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
The Caravelle has a coil spring, double wishbone, and transverse stabilizer suspension in the front, and an independent coil spring, trailing arm suspension in the rear.
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, depending on the configuration.
The Caravelle is available with a range of engines, including a 2.0L petrol, a 2.0L diesel, and a 3.6L V6 petrol.
Yes, the Caravelle is designed for long road trips, with features like cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, and a comfortable ride.
The fuel consumption figures are not specified in the specs.
The Caravelle can tow up to 1500 kg (3306.93 lbs) with brakes and 600 kg (1322.77 lbs) without brakes.
The cargo capacity ranges from 1700 l (60.03 cu. ft) to 2930 l (103.47 cu. ft), depending on the configuration.
