Specifications: Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Volkswagen Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Volkswagen
Model Caravelle
Generation Caravelle (T4, facelift 1996) Long
Modification (Engine) 2.8 VR6 (140 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Van
Seats 6-9
Doors 4-5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) 15.8 l/100 km
14.9 US mpg
17.9 UK mpg
6.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) 9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) 11.8 l/100 km
19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC) 283 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 174 km/h
108.12 mph
Emission standard Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio 13.1 kg/Hp, 76.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.6 kg/Nm, 131.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 140 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre 50.1 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 3000-3400 rpm.
177.01 lb.-ft. @ 3000-3400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code EA360 / AES
Engine displacement 2792 cm3
170.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration VR-engine
Cylinder Bore 81 mm
3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 90.3 mm
3.56 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.6 l
5.92 US qt | 4.93 UK qt
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Coolant 9 l
9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1830 kg
4034.46 lbs.
Max. weight 2730 kg
6018.62 lbs.
Max load 900 kg
1984.16 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 Ventilated discs
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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