Renault Trafic 2015 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Renault Trafic engine produces 35 HP less power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. Despite less power, Renault Trafic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.3 | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Trafic consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that by driving the Renault Trafic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1480 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Renault Trafic 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caravelle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.99 m | |
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Renault Trafic is larger, but slightly lower. Renault Trafic is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Trafic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1000 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2100 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Trafic is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`770 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`807 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 963 kg | 890 kg | |
| Renault Trafic load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem more than Volkswagen Caravelle. Therefore, Renault Trafic is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 21 400 | |
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