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Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5 TDi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Caravelle 2.5 TDi
Year2009
CategoryMinibuses
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2460 ccm (150.11 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Seats8
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement2460 ccm (150.11 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 5 cylinder
Max power174.00 PS (128 kW or 172 HP) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Bore x stroke81.1 x 95.5 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1422 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space1208 litres (319 gallons)
Optional cargo space4525 litres (1,196 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted. Power assisted.
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionMacPherson
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1224 kg (2,698.5 pounds)
Max weight with load2344 kg (5,167.6 pounds)
Towing weight2500 kg (5,511.6 pounds)
Overall length4900 mm (192.9 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1970 mm (77.6 inches)
Wheelbase3010 mm (118.5 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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