Specifications: Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.4 D (78 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998

Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.4 D (78 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Caravelle
Generation Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long
Modification (Engine) 2.4 D (78 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Van
Seats 6-9
Doors 4-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) 11.7 l/100 km
20.1 US mpg
24.1 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) 7.9 l/100 km
29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) 9.3 l/100 km
25.3 US mpg
30.4 UK mpg
10.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC) 251 g/km
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed 137 km/h
85.13 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 23.1 kg/Hp, 43.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 11 kg/Nm, 91.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 78 Hp @ 3700 rpm.
Power per litre 32.9 Hp/l
Torque 164 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm.
120.96 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
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Coolant 9 l
9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1800 kg
3968.32 lbs.
Max. weight 2700-2800 kg
5952.48 – 6172.94 lbs.
Max load 900-1000 kg
1984.16 – 2204.62 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 6300 l
222.48 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 700 kg
1543.24 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 100 kg
220.46 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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent torsion bar, double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
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
Tires size 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size 6J x 15

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