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Specs of Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro /1996, 1997, 1998/

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Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro /Van 1996 - 1998/

What is the body type of Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long?
Van, 4-5 Doors, 6-9 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
292 g/km CO2
How fast is 1996 Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
135 km/h | 84 mph
What is the power output of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1996 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
78 Hp, 164 Nm
121 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1996 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
2.4 l
2370 cm3
144.63 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Volkswagen 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
5, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long Van 1996 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
What is the length of 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?
5189 mm
204.29 in.
What is the width of 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?
1840 mm
72.44 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
1900 kg
4189 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
2700-2800 kg
5952 - 6173 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle Van?
6300 l
222.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Van
Seats
6-9
Doors
4-5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg
19.2 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
8.6 l/100 km 27.4 US mpg
32.8 UK mpg
11.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
10.8 l/100 km 21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
292 g/km
Fuel Type
Diesel
Maximum speed
135 km/h 84 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
24.4 kg/Hp, 41.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
11.6 kg/Nm, 86.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
78 Hp @ 3700 rpm.
Power per litre
32.9 Hp/l
Torque
164 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm. 121 lb.-ft. @ 1800-2200 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
AAB
Engine displacement
2370 cm3 144.63 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
5
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
79.5 mm 3.13 in.
Piston Stroke
95.5 mm 3.76 in.
Compression ratio
22.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1900 kg 4189 lbs.
Max. weight
2700-2800 kg 5952 - 6173 lbs.
Max load
800-900 kg 1764 - 1984 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
6300 l 222.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2000 kg 4409 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
700 kg 1543 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
5189 mm 204.29 in.
Width
1840 mm 72.44 in.
Width including mirrors
2175 mm 85.63 in.
Height
1940 mm 76.38 in.
Wheelbase
3320 mm 130.71 in.
Front track
1589 mm 62.56 in.
Rear (Back) track
1554 mm 61.18 in.
Front overhang
968 mm 38.11 in.
Rear overhang
901 mm 35.47 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
180 mm 7.09 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12.9 m 42.32 ft.
Wading depth
350 mm 13.78 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent torsion bar, double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent coil spring, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
205/65 R15
Wheel rim size
6J x 15