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    Volkswagen Caravelle Base (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 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 $52,990 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 1970mm (77.6 inches) in height, 4890mm (192.5 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3000mm (118.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2033kg (4482.0 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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    Power to Weight
    46.2 - 62.96 kW/t
    46.2 kW/t
    73.29 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.2 - 9.4 L/100km
    8.2 L/100km
    10.6 L/100km
    Price
    $50,490 - $57,490
    $24,990
    $57,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    6 years
    1 year
    2 years

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    Dimensions

    4,890 mm
    1,904 mm
    1,970 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,890 mm
    Overall Width1,904 mm
    Overall Height1,970 mm
    Wheelbase3,000 mm
    Turning Circle11,900 mm
    Load Capacity967 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 246
    Standard Met: EU4

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2459
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 95.5
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
    Main Capacity (L): 75
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 26
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.1

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 130
    Maximum Power (kW): 96
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 340
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Dash
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Trailing Arm
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: MPV
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: MPV
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
    Front Track (in): 64.1
    Front Track (mm): 1628
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39
    Overall Height (in): 77.6
    Overall Height (mm): 1970
    Overall Length (in): 192.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4890
    Overall Width (in): 75
    Overall Width (mm): 1904
    Rear Track (in): 64.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1628
    Wheelbase (in): 118.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 3000

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: Black
    Type: Gloss

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    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: 1

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5512
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2033
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4482

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 8

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Data Feed: CD
    Display Type: Colour
    Information Type: 3d And Voice

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Gear Selector: Leather

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Location: 3rd Row Seats
    3rd Row Seats Number: 3
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 3
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Third Row Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Center Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Centre
    Center Front Seat Type: Bench
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 8
    Configuration: 3+2+3
    Reposition Remove Rear Seat: 2

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Rear Outlet: yes

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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