Specifications: Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 2.1 (95 Hp) 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

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Volkswagen Caravelle (T3) 2.1 (95 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Caravelle
Generation Caravelle (T3)
Modification (Engine) 2.1 (95 Hp)
Start of production 1985 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 15.5 l/100 km
15.2 US mpg
18.2 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 141 km/h
87.61 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.6 kg/Hp, 64.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 9.3 kg/Nm, 108.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 95 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 45 Hp/l
Torque 160 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
118.01 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code MV
Engine displacement 2109 cm3
128.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Boxer
Cylinder Bore 94 mm
3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 76 mm
2.99 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Coolant 17.5 l
18.49 US qt | 15.4 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1480-1510 kg
3262.84 – 3328.98 lbs.
Max. weight 2390-2600 kg
5269.05 – 5732.02 lbs.
Max load 910-1090 kg
2006.21 – 2403.04 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 21°
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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