Specifications: Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992

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Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16 – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Caravelle
Generation Caravelle (T3)
Modification (Engine) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) Syncro 16
Start of production 1987 year
End of production 1992 year
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
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed 116 km/h
72.08 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 24.1 kg/Hp, 41.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 12.2 kg/Nm, 81.7 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 1690-1720 kg
3725.81 – 3791.95 lbs.
Max. weight 2500 kg
5511.56 lbs.
Max load 780-810 kg
1719.61 – 1785.74 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 1700 l
60.03 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 2930 l
103.47 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 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 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4600 mm
181.1 in.
Width 1845 mm
72.64 in.
Height 2020-2028 mm
79.53 – 79.84 in.
Wheelbase 2480 mm
97.64 in.
Front track 1597 mm
62.87 in.
Rear (Back) track 1590 mm
62.6 in.
Front overhang 1175 mm
46.26 in.
Rear overhang 925 mm
36.42 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 218-226 mm
8.58 – 8.9 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.3 m
37.07 ft.
Approach angle 24°
Departure angle 24°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 29°
Climb angle 32°
Wading depth 390 mm
15.35 in.
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 (4×4)
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 195/80 R16; 205/80 R16
Wheel rims size 5.5J x 16

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