Compare: Volkswagen Caravelle 1986 Van 78 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Caravelle

Generation

Caravelle (T3)

Modification (Engine)

1.9 (78 Hp) Syncro 14

Start of production

1986

End of production

1992

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Van

Seats

7-9

Doors

4-5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

125 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

20.8 kg/Hp, 48 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

10.6 kg/Nm, 94.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

78 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

40.8 Hp/l

Torque

153 Nm @ 2600 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1913 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Boxer

Cylinder Bore

94 mm

Piston Stroke

68.9 mm

Compression ratio

8.6

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

17.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1625-1655 kg

Max. weight

2500 kg

Max load

845-875 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

1700 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

2930 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2000 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

600 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4600 mm

Width

1845 mm

Height

1990 mm

Wheelbase

2455 mm

Front track

1568 mm

Rear (Back) track

1560 mm

Front overhang

1175 mm

Rear overhang

965 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

193-207 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.9 m

Approach angle

22°

Departure angle

20°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

24°

Climb angle

31°

Wading depth

350 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

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; 205/80 R14

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 14; 6J x 14