The Caravelle boasts a maximum speed of 139 km/h (86.37 mph), showcasing its potential for agile handling and performance.
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Max Speed
139 km/h 86.37 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Caravelle is a spacious van with a seating capacity of 7-9 people, offering ample space for passengers and cargo. Its dimensions provide a comfortable ride, with a length of 4600 mm, width of 1845 mm, and height of 1950 mm. The van's wheelbase of 2460 mm and front and rear tracks of 1583 mm and 1570 mm, respectively, ensure stability and maneuverability.
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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
19°
Fuel Consumption
The Volkswagen Caravelle is a petrol-powered vehicle with fuel consumption of 10.9 l/100 km in the city and 9.5 l/100 km on the highway, offering a balance between power and efficiency.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg 25.92 UK mpg 9.17 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg 29.73 UK mpg 10.53 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Caravelle is a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 4-cylinder boxer engine, producing 90 horsepower at 4600 rpm and 147 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and a coil spring double wishbone front suspension and independent coil spring trailing arm rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
90 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
47 Hp/l
Torque
147 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 108.42 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
GW
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
Multi-port manifold injection
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 car, 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, mounted 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 Caravelle is a mid-range vehicle with a weight-to-power ratio of 16.4 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 10.1 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1480-1510 kg and a maximum weight of 2390-2600 kg. The trunk boot space is 1700-2930 liters, and the fuel tank capacity is 60 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
16.4 kg/Hp, 60.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
10.1 kg/Nm, 99.3 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 m (35.1 ft)
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specs.
Engine specifications are not included in the data.
Safety feature information is not available in the given specifications.
The Caravelle uses petrol (gasoline) as its fuel type.
The Caravelle consumes 10.9 liters of fuel for every 100 kilometers driven in the city.
The Caravelle consumes 9.5 liters of fuel for every 100 kilometers driven on the highway.
The Caravelle has a 4-cylinder boxer engine.
The Caravelle has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Caravelle has a coil spring double wishbone front suspension and independent coil spring trailing arm rear suspension.
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 185/80 R14 or 205/70 R14 tires.
The Caravelle can seat up to 8 passengers comfortably.
The Caravelle is available with a range of diesel and gasoline engines, including a 2.0L turbocharged engine and a 3.0L V6 engine.
Yes, the Caravelle is designed for long road trips, with a comfortable ride, ample cargo space, and advanced safety features.
