Toyota Sienna 2010 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| 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 | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 392 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Toyota Sienna engine produces 86 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, but torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Caravelle. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 8.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Caravelle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Sienna consumes 4.8 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 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1060 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 168 mm (6.6 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: | 5.09 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 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, 8 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Sienna is 24 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`000 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 21 200 | |
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