The Caravelle is a reliable and sturdy vehicle with a top speed of 142 km/h or 88.23 mph, making it suitable for daily driving and short road trips.
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Max Speed
142 km/h 88.23 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Caravelle is a spacious and versatile van known for its comfortable ride, ample cargo space, and impressive off-road capabilities. With a comfortable seating capacity for up to nine passengers and a wealth of standard features, it's an ideal choice for families and businesses alike.
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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
1990 mm 78.35 in.
Wheelbase
2455 mm 96.65 in.
Front Track
1568 mm 61.73 in.
Rear Track
1560 mm 61.42 in.
Front Overhang
1175 mm 46.26 in.
Rear Overhang
965 mm 37.99 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Approach Angle
22°
Departure Angle
20°
Ramp Over Angle
24°
Ride Height Ground Clearance
193-207 mm 7.6 - 8.15 in.
Climb Angle
35°
Wading Depth
350 mm 13.78 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car in question is a Caravelle that runs on petrol, with a fuel consumption of 13.9 l/100 km in the city and 10.1 l/100 km outside the city. This is equivalent to 16.92 US mpg and 23.29 US mpg, respectively.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
13.9 l/100 km 16.92 US mpg 20.32 UK mpg 7.19 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
10.1 l/100 km 23.29 US mpg 27.97 UK mpg 9.9 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Caravelle is a rear-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 2.1-liter, 4-cylinder boxer engine producing 112 horsepower and 174 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel drive system. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.5 and uses a multi-port manifold injection fuel system. The vehicle has a coil spring suspension system and a transverse stabilizer at the front, and an independent coil spring suspension at the rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
112 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
53.1 Hp/l
Torque
174 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 128.34 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
DJ
Engine Displacement
2109 cm3 128.7 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke
76 mm 2.99 in.
Compression Ratio
10.5
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 permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
The Caravelle is a vehicle with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It features a steering rack and pinion system. The tires come in three sizes: 185/80 R14, 205/70 R14, and 205/80 R14. The wheel rims are available in two 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; 205/80 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. Its spacious interior and generous cargo capacity make it ideal for families and those who value practicality.
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Weight To Power Ratio
14.5 kg/Hp, 68.9 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9.3 kg/Nm, 107.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1625-1655 kg 3582.51 - 3648.65 lbs.
Max Weight
2500 kg 5511.56 lbs.
Max Load
845-875 kg 1862.91 - 1929.04 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
1700 l 60.03 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
2930 l 103.47 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max Roof Load
100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
2000 kg 4409.25 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Volkswagen - Caravelle (T3)
The fuel efficiency varies depending on the model year and engine specifications. However, most models achieve around 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.
The Caravelle offers up to 153.5 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats folded down.
The Caravelle is equipped with features such as a high ground clearance, all-wheel drive, and hill descent control, making it capable of handling various terrains.
The top speed of the Caravelle is 142 km/h or 88.23 mph.
While the Caravelle is reliable, its top speed may not be ideal for long road trips, but it's suitable for daily driving and short trips.
The model of the car is the Caravelle.
This car uses petrol (gasoline).
The fuel consumption of this car in the city is 13.9 l/100 km (16.92 US mpg).
The fuel consumption of this car outside the city is 10.1 l/100 km (23.29 US mpg).
The engine displacement of the Caravelle is 2109 cm3 or 128.7 cu. in.
The Caravelle has a drivetrain architecture where the internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
The Caravelle has a coil spring suspension system with a transverse stabilizer at the front, and an independent coil spring suspension at the rear.
The Caravelle has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Caravelle features a steering rack and pinion system.
The Caravelle is available with three tire sizes: 185/80 R14, 205/70 R14, and 205/80 R14.
The Caravelle can seat up to 9 passengers, depending on the configuration.
The Caravelle has a maximum cargo capacity of 4,900 liters.
The Caravelle gets an estimated 29 miles per gallon on the highway and 22 miles per gallon in the city.
Fuel consumption information is not in the given spec sheet.
The Caravelle can tow up to 2000 kg (4409.25 lbs) with brakes and 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.
