2018 Volkswagen Caravelle

    New from

    $51,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.7 / 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 $51,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trendline variant and topping out at $51,990 for the Trendline.

    There is 1 variant of the Caravelle available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.

    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 2018 Caravelle is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    48.2 kW/t
    45.15 kW/t
    98.1 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.7 L/100km
    6 L/100km
    11.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,039 km
    690 km
    1,231 km
    Price
    $51,490 - $51,990
    $26,990
    $83,890
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,000 kg
    2,200 kg
    3,080 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,500 kg
    1,000 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    222 mm
    150 mm
    222 mm

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    2018 Volkswagen Caravelle Price

    *excl. on-roads

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    2018 Volkswagen Caravelle Specs

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    Trendline

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Rds
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Mpv
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Mpv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: T6
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 48.2
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Sd Card
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 6.3
      • 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
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 6700
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 43.3
      • Front Track (mm): 1628
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 222
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 66.6
      • Overall Height (mm): 1990
      • Overall Length (mm): 5304
      • Overall Width (mm): 1904
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1692
      • Rear Track (mm): 1628
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13200
      • 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
    • 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
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1039
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.0
      • 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): 9.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 13.0
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 103
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 340
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • 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
      • Number Of Airbags: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Side 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
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • 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
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3000
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2137
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2078
    • 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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    2018 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 7.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Volkswagen CaravelleFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.7 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Caravelle?

    The Volkswagen Caravelle has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2018 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 $51,490.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Caravelle is the Trendline that starts from $51,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Caravelle is offered by the Trendline which can tow 2500 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Caravelle is the Trendline which measures 1904mm wide, 5304mm 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 3000 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Caravelle uses Diesel.