Compare: Volkswagen Caravelle 1987 Van 70 Hp

General information

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Caravelle

Generation

Caravelle (T3)

Modification (Engine)

1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16

Start of production

1987

End of production

1992

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Van

Seats

7-9

Doors

4-5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Maximum speed

116 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

24.1 kg/Hp, 41.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

12.2 kg/Nm, 81.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Power per litre

44.1 Hp/l

Torque

138 Nm @ 2500 rpm.

Engine layout

Rear, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

Engine displacement

1588 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

76.5 mm

Piston Stroke

86.4 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1690-1720 kg

Max. weight

2500 kg

Max load

780-810 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%)

1500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

600 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4600 mm

Width

1845 mm

Height

2020-2028 mm

Wheelbase

2480 mm

Front track

1597 mm

Rear (Back) track

1590 mm

Front overhang

1175 mm

Rear overhang

925 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

218-226 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.3 m

Approach angle

24°

Departure angle

24°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

29°

Climb angle

32°

Wading depth

390 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

195/80 R16; 205/80 R16

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 16