Volkswagen Caravelle Base (2009) price & specs
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Overview
The 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Mpv that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a T5. The Volkswagen Caravelle is regarded as a Mpv built in Germany with prices starting at $54,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Caravelle is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 96 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 340 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Caravelle Base uses 9.1L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 246g of CO2. It has a 75L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 824km per full tank
The Volkswagen Caravelle measures 1990mm (78.3 inches) in height, 5290mm (208.3 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3400mm (133.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2078kg (4581.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Caravelle Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,290 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 922 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Caravelle Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 246
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Cc: 2459
Engine Compression Ratio: 18
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 75
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 26
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.1
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 15.3
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 164
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 102
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 130
Power Maximum Power Kw: 96
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 340
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
Transmission Type: Automatic
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 Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: MPV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: MPV
Wheelbase Type: Long
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 64.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1628
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 78.3
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1990
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 208.3
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5290
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 75
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1904
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 64.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1628
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 39
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11900
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 133.9
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3400
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 66.6
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1692
Interior Dimensions Interior Height In: 52.4
Interior Dimensions Interior Height Mm: 1332
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Sliding
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Sliding
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5512
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3000
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 6614
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2078
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4581
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio System
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
Head Restraints3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
Third Row Seat Belts
Third Row Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Third Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 9
Seating Configuration: 2+2+2+3
Seating Reposition Remove Rear Seat: 2
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Seat Back Storage Rear Location: Rear
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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