Chrysler Pacifica 2016 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chrysler Pacifica) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Caravelle) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 291 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 111 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, but torque is 45 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Pacifica consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Pacifica could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.99 m | |
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Chrysler Pacifica is larger, but lower. Chrysler Pacifica is 28 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 12 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 915 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3979 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`724 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 600 | 21 800 | |
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