2012 Volkswagen Caravelle

    New from

    $49,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    8 / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Caravelle

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Caravelle is a Mpv offered in a 5D MPV body style. Available in Australia from $49,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trendline variant and topping out at $49,990 for the Trendline.

    There is 1 variant of the Caravelle available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.

    The Volkswagen Caravelle is only available with an diesel motor that produces 103kW and 340Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 Caravelle is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    48.75 kW/t
    44.76 kW/t
    80.24 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8 L/100km
    7.9 L/100km
    10.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,000 km
    674 km
    1,013 km
    Price
    $49,990
    $37,100
    $77,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,000 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 mm
    150 mm
    165 mm

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    2012 Volkswagen Caravelle Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD$49,990
    *excl. on-roads

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    2012 Volkswagen Caravelle Specs

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    Trendline

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Ari Eon
      • System Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Rds
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Mpv
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Mpv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 48.75
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Traffic Information Type: Voice And Display
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.0
      • Front Track (mm): 1628
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 165
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 66.6
      • Overall Height (mm): 1990
      • Overall Length (mm): 5292
      • Overall Width (mm): 1904
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1692
      • Rear Track (mm): 1628
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11900
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3400
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Bore Engine: 81.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 211
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1968
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 95.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1000
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.0
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 107
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 103
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 340
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
      • 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 Seat Position: Driver
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Captains
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Captains
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 9
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2+2+3
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
      • Third Row Seat Front Type: Bench
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
      • Tinted Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2113
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2053
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 106
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
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    2012 Volkswagen Caravelle Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Caravelle

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Caravelle is the Trendline with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 8L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Volkswagen CaravelleFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWDDiesel8.0 L/100km
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    2012 Volkswagen Caravelle Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Caravelle?

    The Volkswagen Caravelle offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Volkswagen Caravelle FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Caravelle is the Trendline that starts from $49,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Caravelle is the Trendline that starts from $49,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Caravelle is offered by the Trendline which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Caravelle is the Trendline which measures 1904mm wide, 5292mm in length and sits 1990mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Caravelle is the Trendline which has 103kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Volkswagen Caravelle is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Caravelle is the Trendline which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Caravelle uses Diesel.