Nissan Serena 1998 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Nissan Serena engine produces 13 HP less power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 59 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.9 | |
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The Nissan Serena is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Serena consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that by driving the Nissan Serena over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Caravelle) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Nissan Serena) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.94 m | |
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Nissan Serena is smaller. Nissan Serena is 47 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Serena is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
620 litres | 5400 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle has more luggage space. Nissan Serena has 190 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caravelle. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caravelle (by 4780 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Serena is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means Nissan Serena can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`590 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3000 | |
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