Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic /Van 1996 - 2000/

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 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

13 l/100 km
18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Volkswagen Caravelle 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

312 g/km CO₂
Euro 2

How fast is 1996 Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

170 km/h | 106 mph

What is the power output of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1996 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

140 Hp, 240 Nm
177 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Volkswagen Caravelle Van 1996 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

2.8 l
2792 cm³
170.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Volkswagen 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

6, VR-engine

What is the drivetrain of Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long Van 1996 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

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

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 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

1860 kg
4101 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

2730 kg
6019 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 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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- Volkswagen Caravelle
  - Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long
    - 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp)
    - 2.5 TDI (102 Hp)
    - 2.5 (115 Hp) Syncro
    - 2.5 (115 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.5 (115 Hp)
    - 2.5 (110 Hp) Syncro
    - 2.5 (110 Hp) Automatic
    - 2.5 (110 Hp)
    - 2.4 D (78 Hp) Syncro
    - 2.4 D (78 Hp)
    - 2.0 (84 Hp)
    - 1.9 TD (68 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Caravelle

Generation

Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long

Modification (Engine)

2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1996

End of production

2000

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)

17.5 l/100 km 13.4 US mpg
16.1 UK mpg
5.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)

10.4 l/100 km 22.6 US mpg
27.2 UK mpg
9.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

312 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

170 km/h 106 mph

Emission standard

Euro 2

Weight-to-power ratio

13.3 kg/Hp, 75.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.8 kg/Nm, 129 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

140 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Power per litre

50.1 Hp/l

Torque

240 Nm @ 3000-3400 rpm. 177 lb.-ft. @ 3000-3400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

EA360 / AES

Engine displacement

2792 cm³ 170.38 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

VR-engine

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in.

Piston Stroke

90.3 mm 3.56 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.6 l 5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1860 kg 4101 lbs.

Max. weight

2730 kg 6019 lbs.

Max load

870 kg 1918 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 of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent torsion bar, double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

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

Specs of Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) Automatic /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000/