Specifications: Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

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Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Caravelle
Generation Caravelle (T3)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Manual 5-speed
Start of production 1984 year
End of production 1990 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Van
Seats 7-9
Doors 4-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.9 l/100 km
29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed 127 km/h
78.91 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 22.4 kg/Hp, 44.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 11.3 kg/Nm, 88.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 70 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 44.1 Hp/l
Torque 138 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
101.78 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code JX
Engine displacement 1588 cm3
96.91 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 76.5 mm
3.01 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm
3.4 in.
Compression ratio 23:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Coolant 16 l
16.91 US qt | 14.08 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1565-1595 kg
3450.23 – 3516.37 lbs.
Max. weight 2360-2600 kg
5202.91 – 5732.02 lbs.
Max load 795-1005 kg
1752.67 – 2215.65 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 1700 l
60.03 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 2930 l
103.47 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1500 kg
3306.93 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 600 kg
1322.77 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 50 kg
110.23 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, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent coil spring, Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size 185/80 R14; 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size 5.5J x 14; 6J x 14

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