Specifications: Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.5 (115 Hp) Syncro 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.5 (115 Hp) Syncro – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Caravelle
Generation Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long
Modification (Engine) 2.5 (115 Hp) Syncro
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Van
Seats 6-9
Doors 4-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) 16.7 l/100 km
14.1 US mpg
16.9 UK mpg
6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) 9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) 12.4 l/100 km
19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC) 298 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 162 km/h
100.66 mph
Emission standard Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio 16.7 kg/Hp, 59.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.6 kg/Nm, 104.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 115 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 46.7 Hp/l
Torque 200 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
147.51 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code AET, APL, AVT
Engine displacement 2461 cm3
150.18 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 95.5 mm
3.76 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold 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 11.5 l
12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1920 kg
4232.88 lbs.
Max. weight 2780 kg
6128.85 lbs.
Max load 860 kg
1895.98 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 permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
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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