Volkswagen Caravelle 2.8 VR6 • 140 HP
Van5-speed manualFront Wheel Drive1996-2003
140 HP
Power
174 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeVan
Doors4
Seats6
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
Top Speed174 km/h
Powertrain
Power140 HP @ 4500 rpm
Torque240 Nm @ 3000-3400 rpm
Engine
Displacement2792 cc
Engine CodeEA360 / AES
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Cylinders6
ConfigurationVR-engine
CompressionCompression Ratio10:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder2
BoreCylinder Bore81 mm
StrokePiston Stroke90.3 mm
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel InjectionMulti-port manifold injection
Oil Capacity5.6 L
Coolant Cap.Coolant Capacity9 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar, double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionIndependent coil spring, Trailing arm
Brakes
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesDisc
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
TiresTires Size205/65 R15
Wheel Rims6J x 15
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length5189 mm
Width1840 mm
Width (mirrors)Width (w/ mirrors)2175 mm
Height1940 mm
Wheelbase3320 mm
Front Overhang968 mm
Rear Overhang901 mm
Ground Clearance180 mm
Front Track1589 mm
Rear Track1554 mm
Turning Circle12.9 m
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1830 kg
Max Weight2730 kg
Max TrunkMax Trunk Capacity6300 L
Roof LoadMax Roof Load100 kg
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
Combined11.8 L/100km
Emissions
CO₂ NEDCCO₂ (NEDC)283 g/km
Emission Std.Emission StandardEuro 2
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank80 L
US MPG20 mpg
UK MPG24 mpg
km per Liter8 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type5-speed manual
Gears5
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationFront Wheel Drive
Towing & Load Capacity
Trailer (unbraked)Trailer (without brakes)700 kg
Trailer (12%)Trailer (12% grade)2000 kg
TowbarTowbar Download100 kg
Additional Specs
WadingWading Depth350 mm
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