Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed /Van 1982 - 1985/

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

Van, 4-5 Doors, 7-9 Seats

How fast is 1982 Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

130 km/h | 81 mph

What is the power output of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1982 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

78 Hp, 141 Nm
104 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1982 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

1.9 l
1913 cm³
116.74 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1982 Volkswagen 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

4, Boxer

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) Van 1982 1.9 (78 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 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?

4600 mm
181.1 in.

What is the width of 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?

1845 mm
72.64 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

1480-1510 kg
3263 - 3329 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

2390-2600 kg
5269 - 5732 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?

1700 - 2930 l
60 - 103.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1982 Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Caravelle

Generation

Caravelle (T3)

Modification (Engine)

1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed

Start of production

1982

End of production

1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Van

Seats

7-9

Doors

4-5

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.9 l/100 km 16.9 US mpg
20.3 UK mpg
7.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

130 km/h 81 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

19 kg/Hp, 52.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.5 kg/Nm, 95.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

78 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

40.8 Hp/l

Torque

141 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 104 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1913 cm³ 116.74 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

94 mm 3.7 in.

Piston Stroke

68.9 mm 2.71 in.

Compression ratio

8.6:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

17.5 l 18.49 US qt | 15.4 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1480-1510 kg 3263 - 3329 lbs.

Max. weight

2390-2600 kg 5269 - 5732 lbs.

Max load

910-1090 kg 2006 - 2403 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) 1.9 (78 Hp) Manual 5-speed /1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/