Volkswagen Caravelle Base (1996) price & specs
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Overview
The 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Mpv that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Caravelle is regarded as a Mpv built in Germany with prices starting at $51,190 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Caravelle is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 81 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 190 Nm of torque (at 2200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Caravelle measures 1940mm (76.4 inches) in height, 4655mm (183.3 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1640kg (3615.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Caravelle Base comes standard with 195/70 R15 front tyres and 195/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 60,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,655 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,940 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 900 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Caravelle Features & Specs
Ashtray
Location: Additional Row Seats
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 3
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Interior: yes
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.5
Engine (cc): 2461
Compression Ratio: 8.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.5
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 5
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 26
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 26
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12.5
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 110
Maximum Power (kW): 81
Maximum Torque (Nm): 190
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
1st Gear Ratio: 3.778
2nd Gear Ratio: 2.118
3rd Gear Ratio: 1.36
4th Gear Ratio: 0.971
5th Gear Ratio: 0.756
Number of Speeds: 5
Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.6
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Torsion
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Strut
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Front Covers: Partial
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Rear Covers: Partial
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: MPV
Local Body Type: MPV
Mud Flaps
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 190.7
Rear Seat Down (L): 5400
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 89.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 2540
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
Front Track (in): 62
Front Track (mm): 1575
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
Overall Height (in): 76.4
Overall Height (mm): 1940
Overall Length (in): 183.3
Overall Length (mm): 4655
Overall Width (in): 72.4
Overall Width (mm): 1840
Rear Track (in): 60.6
Rear Track (mm): 1540
Wheelbase (in): 115
Wheelbase (mm): 2920
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.6
Front Headroom (mm): 980
Rear Headroom (in): 40.2
Rear Headroom (mm): 1020
Rear Hip Room (in): 63.8
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1620
Front Leg Room (in): 40.6
Front Leg Room (mm): 1030
Rear Leg Room (in): 31.3
Rear Leg Room (mm): 795
Front Shoulder Room (in): 62.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1580
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 66.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1680
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2540
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5600
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1640
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3616
Antenna
Type: Telescopic
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
3rd Row Seats Head Height Adjustable: yes
Location: 3rd Row Seats
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 7
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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