Volkswagen Caravelle GLS (2003) price & specs
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Overview
The 2003 Volkswagen Caravelle GLS 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 $53,300 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Caravelle is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 75 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Caravelle measures 1940mm (76.4 inches) in height, 4789mm (188.5 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1790kg (3946.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Caravelle GLS comes standard with 205/65 R15 front tyres and 205/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,789 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,840 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,940 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 940 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Caravelle Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2461
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Bore: 81.5
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 19.5
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 80
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 6.2
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 38
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 8
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 6.2
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 157
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 98
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 75
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 102
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 250
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: T
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: MPV
Local Body Type: MPV
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 76.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1940
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2920
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 115
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 72.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1840
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188.5
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4789
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1554
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1589
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62.6
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11700
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 38.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 39.7
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 12100
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Sliding
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3946
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1790
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 700
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1543
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2730
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6019
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
System Cassette: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 10
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Third Row Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 8
Seating Configuration: 2+3+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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