Toyota Sienna 2005 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Sienna) 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: | 215 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 301 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Toyota Sienna engine produces 35 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, but torque is 99 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. Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 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: | 5.08 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.99 m | |
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Toyota Sienna is larger, but lower. Toyota Sienna is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 6 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Sienna is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1235 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4217 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 21 800 | |
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