Specifications: Volkswagen Caravelle (T4) 2.4 D (78 Hp) Automatic 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

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Volkswagen Caravelle (T4) 2.4 D (78 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Caravelle
Generation Caravelle (T4)
Modification (Engine) 2.4 D (78 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1990 year
End of production 1995 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Van
Seats 6-9
Doors 4-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 11.5 l/100 km
20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.1 l/100 km
25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Maximum speed 133 km/h
82.64 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 21.4 kg/Hp, 46.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.2 kg/Nm, 98.2 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 1670 kg
3681.72 lbs.
Max. weight 2540-2700 kg
5599.74 – 5952.48 lbs.
Max load 870-1030 kg
1918.02 – 2270.76 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 5400 l
190.7 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 4655 mm
183.27 in.
Width 1840 mm
72.44 in.
Height 1940 mm
76.38 in.
Wheelbase 2920 mm
114.96 in.
Front track 1589 mm
62.56 in.
Rear (Back) track 1554 mm
61.18 in.
Front overhang 860 mm
33.86 in.
Rear overhang 875 mm
34.45 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 180 mm
7.09 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.36
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.7 m
38.39 ft.
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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent torsion bar, double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent coil spring, Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/70 R15; 205/65 R15; 215/65 R15
Wheel rims size 6J x 15; 7J x 15

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