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Volkswagen Caravelle GLS (2000) price & specs
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GLS
Overview
The 2000 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 $53,190 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Caravelle is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 4500 rpm) and 200 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, 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 1730kg (3814.0 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, 60,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
49.13 - 50 kW/t
49.13 kW/t
93.16 kW/t
Boot Space
2,540 litres
290 litres
2,540 litres
Price
$46,890 - $53,190
$30,500
$53,190
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
60,000 km
60,000 km
125,000 km
Years on Sale
6 years
1 year
2 years
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Dimensions
4,789 mm
1,840 mm
1,940 mm
| 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 | 950 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.5
Engine (cc): 2459
Compression Ratio: 10
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
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
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
Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 157
Maximum Speed (mph): 98
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
Maximum Power (kW): 85
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 148
Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: ABS
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
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: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Style
Body Type: MPV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: MPV
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Step
Step Location: Side
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
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: 4
Illuminated Entry System
Door Key Surround: yes
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Cargo Area Dimensions
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons (in): 32.3
Length to Back of Rear Station Wagons: 820
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
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): 62.6
Front Track (mm): 1589
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
Overall Height (in): 76.4
Overall Height (mm): 1940
Overall Length (in): 188.5
Overall Length (mm): 4789
Overall Width (in): 72.4
Overall Width (mm): 1840
Rear Track (in): 61.2
Rear Track (mm): 1554
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12100
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
Doors
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Black
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 800
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1764
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2680
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5908
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1730
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3814
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Door Panel Trim
Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
3rd Row Seats Head Height Adjustable: yes
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 3
3rd Row Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
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 Operation: Static
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: lap
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
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: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 8
Configuration: 2+3+3
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Type: Partial
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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