Toyota Sienna 2010 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 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: | 266 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 392 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Toyota Sienna engine produces 116 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| 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: | 5.09 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.97 m | |
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Toyota Sienna is larger, but lower. Toyota Sienna is 18 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 8 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Sienna is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 993 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
3810 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Sienna is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means Toyota Sienna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 3`080 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 19 400 | |
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