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    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 $54,210 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 Four-speed Automatic 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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    Power to Weight
    49.39 kW/t
    49.39 kW/t
    67.31 kW/t
    Boot Space
    2,540 litres
    290 litres
    2,540 litres
    Price
    $51,190 - $54,210
    $45,500
    $54,210
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    80,000 km
    Years on Sale
    6 years
    1 year
    2 years

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    Dimensions

    4,655 mm
    1,840 mm
    1,940 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,655 mm
    Overall Width1,840 mm
    Overall Height1,940 mm
    Wheelbase2,920 mm
    Turning Circle11,700 mm
    Load Capacity900 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD

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    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

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    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): 10.5
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 22
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 10.5
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 15
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 16

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 15
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 10.5

    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: 2.714
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.441
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.742
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.884
    Type: Automatic

    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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