The Caravelle is a reliable and comfortable vehicle with a top speed of 141 km/h or 87.61 mph, making it suitable for daily driving and short road trips.
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Max Speed
141 km/h 87.61 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Volkswagen Caravelle is a spacious van with a length of 4600 mm and a width of 1845 mm, providing ample room for 7-9 passengers across 4-5 doors. It has a wheelbase of 2460 mm and a ground clearance of 190 mm, allowing for a decent climb angle of 21 degrees. The Caravelle has a turning circle of 10.7 m, making it relatively maneuverable for its size.
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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
21°
Fuel Consumption
The car in question is a petrol (gasoline) model, specifically the Caravelle. Its urban fuel consumption is 15.5 l/100 km (15.18 US mpg, 18.22 UK mpg, 6.45 km/l), while its extra-urban consumption is 9.8 l/100 km (24 US mpg, 28.82 UK mpg, 10.2 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
15.5 l/100 km 15.18 US mpg 18.22 UK mpg 6.45 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg 28.82 UK mpg 10.2 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Caravelle is a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 4-cylinder boxer engine, producing 95 horsepower and 160 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and a coil spring suspension system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
95 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
45 Hp/l
Torque
160 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 118.01 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Layout
Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
MV
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
9
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 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 Caravelle is a versatile vehicle with a weight-to-power ratio of 15.6 kg/Hp and 64.2 Hp/tonne, indicating a good balance between power and weight. It has a maximum load capacity of 1090 kg and a trunk boot space of up to 2930 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 60 liters, and it has a maximum roof load of 100 kg.
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Weight To Power Ratio
15.6 kg/Hp, 64.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
9.3 kg/Nm, 108.1 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 has 7-9 seats.
The Caravelle is 4600 mm long and 1845 mm wide.
The Caravelle has a ground clearance of 190 mm and a climb angle of 21 degrees.
The top speed of the Caravelle is 141 km/h or 87.61 mph.
While the Caravelle is comfortable, 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.
The car's fuel efficiency is average, with urban consumption of 15.5 l/100 km and extra-urban consumption of 9.8 l/100 km.
The car uses petrol (gasoline).
The car's model is the Caravelle.
The Caravelle has a 4-cylinder boxer engine.
The Caravelle has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Caravelle features a coil spring suspension system.
The car has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
The steering type of this car is rack and pinion.
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 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.
The weight-to-power ratio is 15.6 kg/Hp and 64.2 Hp/tonne.
