The Caravelle is a car with a top speed of 135 km/h (83.89 mph), making it a reliable and efficient vehicle for daily commutes and short trips.
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Max Speed
135 km/h 83.89 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Caravelle is a versatile van with a seating capacity of 7-9 people, offering ample space for passengers and cargo. Its dimensions are 4600 mm in length, 1845 mm in width, and 1990 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2455 mm. It features a 4-5 door configuration and a ride height of 193-207 mm.
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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
31°
Wading Depth
350 mm 13.78 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Caravelle boasts a powerful engine and spacious interior, offering comfortable seating for up to seven passengers. Its fuel efficiency is commendable, with combined consumption figures of 16.1 l/100 km.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
16.1 l/100 km 14.61 US mpg 17.55 UK mpg 6.21 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg 23.35 UK mpg 8.26 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Caravelle is a rear-wheel drive vehicle powered by a 2.1-liter, 4-cylinder boxer engine that produces 95 horsepower and 160 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and an all-wheel drive system. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.0 and uses a multi-port manifold injection fuel system. The vehicle has a coil spring suspension system and a transverse stabilizer in the front, and an independent coil spring suspension in the rear.
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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 permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
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 has a weight-to-power ratio of 17.1 kg/Hp (58.5 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 10.2 kg/Nm (98.5 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1625-1655 kg (3582.51 - 3648.65 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 2500 kg (5511.56 lbs.). The car has a trunk/boot space that ranges from 1700 l (60.03 cu. ft.) to 2930 l (103.47 cu. ft.), and a fuel tank capacity of 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal). The maximum roof load is 100 kg (220.46 lbs.), and it can tow up to 1600 kg (3527.4 lbs.) with brakes and 600 kg (1322.77 lbs.) without brakes. The permitted towbar download is 75 kg (165.35 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
17.1 kg/Hp, 58.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
10.2 kg/Nm, 98.5 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
1600 kg 3527.4 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 Caravelle can seat 7-9 people.
The Caravelle is 4600 mm (181.1 in) long.
The Caravelle can wade through water up to 350 mm (13.78 in) deep.
The top speed of the Caravelle is 135 km/h (83.89 mph).
The combined fuel consumption is 16.1 l/100 km.
The Caravelle can comfortably seat up to seven passengers.
The specific engine details are not in the given specifications.
The Caravelle has a 4-cylinder boxer engine.
The Caravelle has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Caravelle has an all-wheel drive (4x4) 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 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 Caravelle has a weight-to-power ratio of 17.1 kg/Hp (58.5 Hp/tonne).
The Caravelle can tow up to 1600 kg (3527.4 lbs.) with brakes and 600 kg (1322.77 lbs.) without brakes.
The Caravelle has a fuel tank capacity of 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
