Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed /Van 1984 - 1990/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3)?

Van, 4-5 Doors, 7-9 Seats

How fast is 1984 Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

127 km/h | 79 mph

What is the power output of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1984 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

70 Hp, 138 Nm
102 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1984 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

1.6 l
1588 cm³
96.91 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1984 Volkswagen 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) Van 1984 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?

4600 mm
181.1 in.

What is the width of 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?

1845 mm
72.64 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

1565-1595 kg
3450 - 3516 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

2360-2600 kg
5203 - 5732 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?

1700 - 2930 l
60 - 103.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1984 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Caravelle

Generation

Caravelle (T3)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed

Start of production

1984

End of production

1990

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Van

Seats

7-9

Doors

4-5

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.9 l/100 km 29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Maximum speed

127 km/h 79 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

22.4 kg/Hp, 44.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

11.3 kg/Nm, 88.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Power per litre

44.1 Hp/l

Torque

138 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 102 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm 3.01 in.

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm 3.4 in.

Compression ratio

23:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16 l 16.91 US qt | 14.08 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1565-1595 kg 3450 - 3516 lbs.

Max. weight

2360-2600 kg 5203 - 5732 lbs.

Max load

795-1005 kg 1753 - 2216 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

1700 l 60 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2930 l 103.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg 3307 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

600 kg 1323 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

50 kg 110 lbs.

Dimensions

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 (Back) track

1570 mm 61.81 in.

Front overhang

1175 mm 46.26 in.

Rear overhang

965 mm 37.99 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

190 mm 7.48 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m 35.1 ft.

Climb angle

18°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

185/80 R14; 205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 14; 6J x 14

Specs of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed /1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990/